1886 Seated Liberty Silver Dime VG US Coin

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	41
Category	Coins & Currency
Auction	AUG 13 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

1886 Seated Liberty Silver Dime VG US Coin 1886 Seated Liberty Silver Dime VG US Coin This 1886 Seated Liberty Silver Dime is graded as Very Good (VG) and features the classic design of Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and a staff. Struck in silver, this specimen from the Philadelphia Mint displays honest wear consistent with its age, with visible outlines of the major design elements and a clear date. The reverse showcases the traditional agricultural wreath encircling the words ONE DIME. A significant piece of 19th-century American coinage, this silver dime represents a historic era of U.S. currency and is a staple for collectors of the Seated Liberty series. The coin is currently housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip for preservation. 1886 Seated Liberty Silver Dime VG US Coin Condition: This item is in Very Good (VG) condition, as indicated by the handwritten notation on the holder. The coin shows honest circulation wear consistent with this grade, featuring a visible date and major design elements like Liberty seated and the reverse wreath, though fine details are smoothed. The mint mark is absent, signifying it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This business strike coin is composed of silver, a metal content standard for United States coinage of this era. Historically, the Seated Liberty design, created by Christian Gobrecht, was the primary motif for silver denominations during the mid-to-late 19th century, with 1886 falling toward the end of the series production. 1886, dime, Seated Liberty, United States, coinage, silver, numismatics, Very Good, coin flip, collectible, antique, currency, obverse, reverse 1886 Seated Liberty Dime, US Silver Coin, Numismatics, Antique Currency, Rare Coins, 1886 Dime VG, United States Mint, Coin Collecting, Seated Liberty, Old American Money IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus

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