Need help dating my first dug Seated

[Gridwalker306]

I dug this smooth beauty tonight, and I'm not sure of the date. I thought maybe 1881, but there are stars in the field to the left of Lady Liberty. What year would this possibly be?

 

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[Mackaydon]

Looks like I can make out a xx79 date (1879).
Don.......

 

[Gridwalker306]

Looks like I can make out a xx79 date (1879).
Don.......

Thanks don, I can see that too. But, the stars were gone after 1860, so that can't be the date? I also see 1839 possibly..

 

[Mackaydon]

Since you didn't mention the denomination, I assumed it was a quarter (stars through 1891). So it must be a dime, is that it?
Don.........

 

[Gridwalker306]

Jeepers, how did I forget to mention that it is a dime? Oops lol.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Sorry to bug the coin gurus in this forum with my very ugly dime. It's my oldest silver find by far, and I'm still excited.

I'm thinking that with the stars, it must be 1860 or earlier--is this correct? I found a picture of another very worn dime with a date of 1838. After comparing, I think this might be the date on my coin as well. Opinions?

 

[pong12211]

Wow nice find.. A find like that sure makes for a great day.. Congrats.

 

[Mackaydon]

Yes, the seated Liberty dime with stars had a run from 1838 through 1860 inclusively.
Don.......

 

[Gridwalker306]

Thanks Don. Just knowing its 1860 or earlier really makes my day!