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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:
3832
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1869
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:
1869-S
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
230,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4395
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Coin Value History
1869-S H10c MS
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1869-S H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
1869-S H10C MS61 PCGS. Struck at San Francisco mint. PCGS Population: 4 in 61, 35 finer (3/26). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for N...
$439
1869-S H10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/73). Mintage 230,000. ...
$124
1869-S H10C AU58 NGC. Ex: Pittman. NGC Census: (10/66). PCGS Population: (4/38). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$336
1869-S H10C MS66 PCGS. V-3, Flynn-RPD-001....
$7,800
1869-S H10C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/82). PCGS Population: (8/62). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 230,000....
$169
1869-S H10c PCGS MS62
$600
1869-S H10c ICG VG-08
$30
1869-S H10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/13). NGC Census: (7/47). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 230,00...
$1,260
1869-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-55 (ANACS). OH.
$228
1869-S H10C MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1869-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$235
1869-S H10C MS65 NGC. CAC. V-2. ...
$3,290
1869-S H10C MS67 NGC. ...
$4,465
1869-S H10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/33). NGC Census: (0/82). Mintage: 230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$164
1869-S H10C --Wire Burnished, Damaged-- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/79). PCGS Population (4/35). Mintage: 230,000. N...
$94
1869-S H10C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/61). PCGS Population (1/28). Mintage: 230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$232
1869-S H10C Seated Half Dime Struck 5% Off Center VG10 PCGS. ...
$575
1869-S H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/59). PCGS Population: (2/31). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 230,000....
$408
1869-S H10c PCGS XF40
$216
1869-S H10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/29). NGC Census: (8/71). Mintage: 230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$306
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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