1859 Transitional Half Dime PR Reverse of 1860

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Melt Value: $2.35 | 0.0359 oz Silver

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1859 Transitional Half Dime PR Reverse of 1860

Basic Information

GSID:

3909

Coin Date:

1859

Denomination:

H10c / Half Dime

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

20

Coinage Type:

Seated Liberty half dime

Coinage Years:

1859-1860

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Transitional

Variety 2:

Reverse of 1860

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

1.24 gr

Weight:

0.0399 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

15.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1859

Obverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering:

HALF, DIME

Reverse Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

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