The obverse of the 1859-S Liberty Seated dime displays Liberty seated on a rock, with stars surrounding her and drapery over her left arm. The reverse features a wreath encircling the denomination "ONE DIME." This year represents a transitional pattern, as it uses the 1859 obverse design but a reverse style closer to the one introduced in 1860.
Notably, this coin lacks the "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" inscription and any motto on the reverse, making it a unique collectible.