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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:
3834
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1871
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:
1871-S
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
161,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4399
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Coin Value History
1871-S H10c MS
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1871-S H10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,750 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,100 | $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 |
1871-S H10C MS66 NGC. ...
$3,172
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$144
1871-S H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/71). NGC Census: (13/66). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 161,0...
$288
1871-S H10C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (22/88). PCGS Population: (39/104). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 161,0...
$266
1871-S H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (16/50). PCGS Population: (27/44). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 161,00...
$408
1871-S H10c PCGS AU55
$225
1871-S H10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (12/5). PCGS Population: (8/6). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 161,000...
$1,200
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-64 (NGC).
$720
1871-S H10C MS61 NGC. Ex: Hilt Collection. NGC Census: (8/79). PCGS Population: (6/95). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$384
1871-S H10C AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/177). NGC Census: (3/122). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS A...
$132
1871-S H10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/156). NGC Census: (5/114). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53....
$114
1871-S H10C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/129). NGC Census: (0/109). Mintage: 161,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$99
1871-S H10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/114). NGC Census: (1/99). Mintage: 161,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$94
1871-S H10C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/64). PCGS Population (2/71). Mintage: 161,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$109
1871-S H10C XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/86). PCGS Population (0/100). Mintage: 161,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$105
1871-S H10C MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$180
1871-S H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/72). NGC Census: (11/65). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$216
1871-S H10C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (22/87). PCGS Population: (39/102). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 161,0...
$264
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-63 (NGC).
$360
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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