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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:
3783
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
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:
1857
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,280,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4365
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Coin Value History
1857 H10c MS
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1857 H10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,900 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,250 | $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 |
1857 H10C MS63 NGC. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 7,280,000....
$366
1857 H10C AU58 NGC. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 7,280,000. ...
$177
1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$109
1857 H10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 93 in 65 (1 in 65+), 76 finer (1/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage...
$641
1857 H10C AU53 ANACS. Mintage 7,280,000. ...
$149
1857 H10C MS64 NGC. Mintage 7,280,000....
$408
1857 H10C XF45 ANACS. Mintage 7,280,000. ...
$79
1857 H10C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (18/12). Mintage 7,280,000. ...
$1,500
1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-50 (NGC).
$144
1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH Generation 2.2.
$240
1857 H10C MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$2,400
1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-55 (ANACS). OH.
$144
1857 H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (109/514). PCGS Population: (87/486). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 7,280...
$192
1857 H10c PCGS VF Details (Cleaned)
$26
1857 H10c ICG Good-06
$22
1857 H10C Seated Liberty Half Dime -- Uncentered Broadstrike, Corroded -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. From The Ol...
$384
1857 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (33/600). PCGS Population: (19/548). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 7,280,...
$138
1857 H10c NGC XF40
$70
1857 H10C MS68 NGC. ...
$6,462
1857 H10C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/619). NGC Census: (2/758). Mintage: 7,280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$34
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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