Whitman Expo
1867 Half Dime MS
Details
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse: The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
Basic Information
GSID:
3795
Coin Date:
1867
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.24 gr
Weight:
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
