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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. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3831
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1868
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
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:
1868-S
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
280,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4393
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Coin Value History
1868-S H10c MS
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1868-S H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$5,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $4,250 | $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 |
1868-S H10C AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 280,000....
$150
1868-S H10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/37). Mintage 280,000. ...
$480
1868-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-58 (NGC).
$264
1868-S H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (8/94). Mintage 280,000. ...
$360
1868-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$96
1868-S H10C MS64 NGC....
$600
1868-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,400
1868-S H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/70). NGC Census: (20/70). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 280,0...
$456
1868-S H10C MS66 PCGS. From a mintage of 280,000 pieces, the 1868-S Seated Liberty half dime is an elusive issue in high gr...
$3,480
1868-S H10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/121). NGC Census: (12/136). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 280...
$288
1868-S H10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/142). NGC Census: (3/147). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 280,0...
$132
1868-S H10c NGC XF45
$115
1868-S H10C -- Spot Removed -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (1/99). PCGS Population (1/70). Mintage: 280,000. Num...
$212
1868-S H10C --Cleaned, Tooled--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/119). PCGS Population (0/82). Mintage: 280,000. Numismedi...
$29
1868-S H10C XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/116). PCGS Population (1/76). Mintage: 280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $51. (#4393)...
$45
1868-S H10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/155). NGC Census: (4/158). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 280,...
$516
1868-S H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (17/53). PCGS Population: (32/38). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 280,00...
$576
1868-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-58 (PCGS).
$288
1868-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-61 (NGC).
$312
1868-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$182
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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