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Obverse design of 1859 with the reverse design of 1860. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA do not appear on the coin anywhere which is extremely unusual. The coin is usually considered a pattern design but widely collected by specialists of the series.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3909
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.24 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Transitional
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1860
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
11954
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Coin Value History
1859 H10c Transitional, Reverse of 1860 PR
Value By Grade
1859 H10c Transitional, Reverse of 1860 PR
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Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837 PR [Type]
Worth: $6,500 – $96,000
1837 H10c No Stars PR
Worth: $6,500 – $96,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10C No Drapery, 1838-1840 PR [Type]
Worth: $9,000 – $48,000
1838 H10C No Drapery PR
Worth: $35,000 – $35,000
1839 H10C No Drapery PR
Worth: $12,000 – $38,400
1840 H10C No Drapery PR
Worth: $12,000 – $48,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10C Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 PR [Type]
Worth: $400 – $9,000
1840 H10c Drapery PR
Worth: $9,000 – $48,000
1841 H10c PR
Worth: $14,000 – $28,800
1842 H10c PR
Worth: $13,000 – $33,000
1843 H10c PR
Worth: $10,500 – $60,000
1844 H10c PR
Worth: $6,000 – $42,000
1845 H10c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $36,000
1846 H10c PR
Worth: $10,500 – $48,000
1847 H10c PR
Worth: $10,500 – $42,000
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