Whitman Expo
1797 15 Stars Half Dime MS LM-1
Details
Obverse: Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse: The small eagle design is slightly modified (improved) from the 1794-5 issues. Seen here standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by a more ornate olive wreath that tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Basic Information
GSID:
393196
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:
15 Stars
Variety 2:
LM-1
Rarity:
R-3
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
1.35 gr
Weight:
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
