Whitman Expo
1853 Arrows, MPD Half Dime MS FS-301 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. Arrows have been added to the left and right of the date.
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:
392949
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,210,020
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1853-1855
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Arrows, MPD
Variety 2:
FS-301
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.24 gr
Weight:
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
