1797 13 Stars Half Dime MS LM-4

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1797 13 Stars Half Dime MS LM-4

Basic Information

GSID:

393197

Coin Date:

1797

Denomination:

H10c / Half Dime

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

44,527

Coinage Type:

Draped bust half dime

Coinage Years:

1796-1805

Composition:

89% silver; 11% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

13 Stars

Variety 2:

LM-4

Rarity:

R-6

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.8924

Weight:

1.35 gr

Weight:

0.0434 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

16.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1797

Obverse Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

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