1860 Dime Appraisal

1860 United States Seated Liberty Dime (Obverse)

This item is the obverse side of an 1860 United States Seated Liberty Dime. The coin is circular, featuring a portrait of Liberty facing left, adorned with a cap inscribed with the word "LIBERTY" across its front. Her hair is intricately styled with curls visible below the cap. Thirteen stars are distributed around the periphery of the coin, representing the original colonies. Below the bust, the year "1860" is clearly visible. The coin exhibits a metallic, likely silver, composition that has developed a warm, aged patina, suggesting it has not been recently cleaned. The overall color is a coppery-bronze tone, which could indicate toning from age or environmental exposure. A distinct dark blue-green discoloration or stain is apparent on Liberty's cheek and extending slightly into the field to the left, which is a significant condition issue that could impact its numismatic value. The rim of the coin shows a reeded edge, though only a small portion is visible along the bottom and right side. The stars and the letters in "LIBERTY" remain relatively sharp, indicating a decent strike for its age, though some wear is evident on the high points of Liberty's portrait. The background field of the coin shows some minor surface scratches and possibly some residual dirt in the recessed areas. The style period is distinctly mid-19th century American coinage. The craftsmanship, though showing wear, reflects the typical minting standards of the era.