Whitman Expo
1847 Half Dime PR CAM 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
3873
Coin Date:
1847
Denomination:
H10C / Half Dime
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8–12 est. known
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:
Proof
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
