Whitman Expo
1840-O No Drapery, Huge O Half Dime MS FS-501 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. A drapery (or linen) is noted 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:
392980
Coin Date:
1840-O
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
240,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Drapery, Huge O
Variety 2:
FS-501
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
