Whitman Expo
1842 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.
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:
3766
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
815,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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
