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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. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
Reverse Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3842
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.34 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0388 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0388 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Drapery
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
H10C
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2–3 est. known
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4408
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Coin Value History
1838 H10C No Drapery PR
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Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1311_3467-0.20200701060908646.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10C No Drapery, 1838-1840 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20201102/ha_com_1201_5181-0.20201102022949825.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $9,000 – $48,000
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]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10C Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3312-0.20200626062614828.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1848 H10C PR
Worth: $11,500 – $28,800
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