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1838 No Drap, Lg Stars, Rusted Reverse Die Half Dime MS FS-901 Values
Details
Rusted reverse die.
Obverse: 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: 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:
213524
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,225,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Drap, Lg Stars, Rusted Reverse Die
Variety 2:
FS-901
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
