Whitman Expo
1837 No Stars Half Dime MS Small Date Values
Details
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. The date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse: The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
Basic Information
GSID:
3759
Coin Date:
1837
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,405,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1837-1838
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Stars
Variety 2:
Small Date
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.34 gr
Weight:
0.0388 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0388 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
