1886 Seated Liberty Silver Dime VG US Coin

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 Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on processing, invoice preparation, and shipping calculations. The auct