Whitman Expo
1839-O No Drapery Half Dime MS 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. 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:
3803
Coin Date:
1839-O
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
1,291,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Drapery
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
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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