1875-S Liberty Seated Silver Dime — San Francisco Mint

1875-S Liberty Seated Silver Dime — San Francisco Mint

Own a classic piece of 19th-century American numismatic history with this 1875-S Liberty Seated Silver Dime, struck at the San Francisco Mint during an important period of American westward expansion and economic development.

The Liberty Seated Dime was produced from 1837 through 1891 and remains one of the most recognizable designs in classic United States silver coinage. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the series circulated through decades of significant American history, including the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the nation's industrial growth.

The obverse features Lady Liberty seated upon a rock, holding a shield inscribed LIBERTY and a staff topped with a Phrygian cap. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the design, with the date 1875 positioned beneath Liberty.

The reverse displays the denomination ONE DIME within a decorative agricultural wreath. The S mint mark identifies the San Francisco Mint, an important branch mint established in 1854 to serve the growing economy of the American West.

The 1875-S issue belongs to the Legend Obverse, Wreath Reverse design period, introduced in 1860 and continued through the end of the Liberty Seated Dime series in 1891.

With an original mintage of 4,140,000 coins, the 1875-S Liberty Seated Dime offers collectors an appealing opportunity to own a historic San Francisco Mint silver coin from the Reconstruction era.

Struck in 90% silver, this classic dime combines precious-metal content, historic American artistry, and the enduring appeal of 19th-century United States coinage.

Whether collected as part of a Liberty Seated Dime series, a San Francisco Mint collection, or a broader American numismatic type set, the 1875-S dime represents an interesting chapter in the history of United States silver coinage.

Product Details

• Denomination: Dime ($0.10 USD)

• Year: 1875

• Mint: San Francisco (S Mint Mark)

• Series: Liberty Seated Dime (1837–1891)

• Type: Legend Obverse, Wreath Reverse

• Original Mintage: 4,140,000 business strikes

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 2.50 grams

• Diameter: 17.9 mm

• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.0723 Troy Ounces

• Designer: Christian Gobrecht

• Obverse: Seated Liberty holding a shield and liberty pole, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

• Reverse: ONE DIME within a decorative wreath

• Mint Mark Location: Reverse, beneath the wreath

• Edge: Reeded

• Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

• Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1875-S Liberty Seated Dime. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.