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Proof-like surfaces.
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:
213976
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-O
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
1,380,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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Coin Value History
1857-O H10c MS PL
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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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