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Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3778
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.34 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0388 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0388 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Arrows
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
135,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4351
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Coin Value History
1853 H10c No Arrows MS
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1853 H10c No Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Arrows. VF-20 (PCGS).
$268
1853 H10C No Arrows MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,540
1853 H10C No Arrows AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/80). CAC Population: (4/17). Mintage 135,000. ...
$750
1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Arrows. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Arrows. EF-45 (PCGS).
$408
1853 H10C No Arrows MS63 PCGS....
$1,020
1853 H10C No Arrows VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/140). PCGS Population: (15/170). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Minta...
$252
1853 H10C No Arrows MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/12). NGC Census: (15/11). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$1,920
1853 H10C No Arrows MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$10,500
1853 H10C No Arrows MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/78). NGC Census: (8/100). CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintag...
$780
1853 H10C No Arrows VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (5/135). PCGS Population: (8/159). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$288
1853 H10C No Arrows MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (12/86). PCGS Population: (10/67). CDN: $680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintag...
$750
1853 H10C No Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/143). NGC Census: (2/129). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mint...
$432
1853 H10c NGC/CAC AU55 (No Arrows)
$650
1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Arrows. V-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$480
1853 H10C No Arrows MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (39/27). PCGS Population: (19/20). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mint...
$1,260
1853 H10c PCGS Good-06 (No Arrows)
$135
1853 H10C No Arrows VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/174). NGC Census: (2/140). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mint...
$216
1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Arrows. AU-50 (PCGS).
$480
H10C 1853 NO ARROWS PCGS MS68
$27,025
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $30 – $64,000
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $47,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $25 – $5,500
1839 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1839-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $24 – $26,400
1840 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1840-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $65 – $21,600
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
Worth: $20 – $9,300
1840 H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $20,000
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $30,000
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $20 – $4,800
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