Seated Liberty Dime, No Stars (1837-1838)

The Seated Liberty Dime with No Stars (1837-1838) was only produced for two years, 1837 and 1838. Obverse Designer: Thomas Sully

Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

History
Mint Director Robert Maskell Patterson favored the Britannia design on British coinage. A sketch that resemble the British counterpart was created by Chief Engraver William Kneass. Sadly, after making sketches of the design, Kneass had a stroke and the final product was finished by Thomas Sully and Titian Peale, who both got most of the credit for the coin. Christian Gobrecht, the man who made the Gobrecht dollar, made the dies for striking the coins.

Controversy arose about how the coin did not have any stars on the design. Later, still in 1838, the Philadelphia Mint added the stars on the Obverse to make the public happy.

Year-By-Year Guide
1837-682,500         Proof-About 30 (Only 20 Known Today)

1838-O-406,034