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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:
3782
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.24 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,880,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4363
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Coin Value History
1856 H10c MS
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1856 H10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$11,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $11,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1856 H10C MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 65 (4 in 65+), 16 finer (1/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$854
1856 H10C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (65/379). Mintage 4,880,000. ...
$159
1856 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (23/354). Mintage 4,880,000. ...
$228
1856 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-66 (CACG).
$1,200
1856 Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$96
1856 H10C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 4,880,000. ...
$372
1856 H10C MS63 NGC....
$432
1856 H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (48/300). PCGS Population: (53/238). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,880,...
$180
1856 H10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (30/426). PCGS Population: (49/342). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,880,...
$139
1856 H10C MS68 PCGS. CAC. V-8....
$26,400
1856 H10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS AU50 Details. Mintage 4,880,000....
$75
1856 H10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/468). NGC Census: (13/491). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 4,880,...
$69
1856 H10c NGC AU53
$155
1856 H10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/427). NGC Census: (16/455). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,880,...
$94
1856 H10C MS67 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1856 H10C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/335). PCGS Population (3/237). Mintage: 4,880,000. Numismedia W...
$100
1856 H10C --Cleaned--ICG. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (4/376). PCGS Population (2/256). Mintage: 4,880,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$45
1856 H10C --Rotated Dies--VF30 ANACS. . NGC Census: (1/378). PCGS Population (4/248). Mintage: 4,880,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$161
1856 H10C--Damaged, Bent--ANACS. Almost Good Details, Net Fair 2. From The William A. Harmon Collection of United States...
$10
1856 H10C Good 4 ANACS. From The William A. Harmon Collection of United States Half Dimes....
$14
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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