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Close out a legendary chapter in U.S. coinage with this 1891 Seated Liberty Dime, the last year of the series before Barber dimes took the stage. This Philadelphia-minted piece (no mint mark) features Lady Liberty seated with shield and liberty cap, a design that defined American silver from 1837 to 1891. --- 🪙 Coin Details: • Year: 1891 • Denomination: One Dime • Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper • Weight: 2.5 grams • Diameter: 17.9 mm • Edge: Reeded • Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark) • Designer: Christian Gobrecht • Grade: VG (Very Good) – Full date visible, Liberty and wreath show moderate wear --- 📜 Historical Significance: • Final Year of Issue: 1891 marks the end of the Seated Liberty dime series, making it a must-have for type set collectors. • Classic Design: Obverse shows Liberty seated with shield and cap; reverse features “ONE DIME” within a wreath. • Transition Piece: A bridge between antebellum coinage and the modern Barber era.