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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 above the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3836
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1872
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
Variety:
Mintmark Above Wreath
Coin Date:
1872-S
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
837,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4402
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Coin Value History
1872-S H10c Mintmark Above Wreath MS
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1872-S H10c Mintmark Above Wreath MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,050 | $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 |
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 66 (4 in 66+), 10 finer (3/26). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,159
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS64 PCGS. Struck at San Francisco mint. PCGS Population: 61 in 64 (2 in 64+), 80 finer (3/...
$439
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 52 in 58 (1 in 58+), 236 finer (2/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for...
$268
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 28 in 62, 132 finer (10/25). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62....
$216
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Above Bow. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$96
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/124). ...
$312
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Above Bow. MS-65 (PCGS).
$480
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$6,900
1872-S H10c PCGS XF45 (Mintmark Above Bow)
$125
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Above Bow. AU-55 (PCGS).
$264
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (10/120). PCGS Population: (1/176). From The Maumee Valley Coll...
$138
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Above Bow. AU-53 (PCGS).
$168
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (6/199). Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$76
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 32 in 66 (4 in 66+), 9 finer. CAC: 11 in 66, 5 finer (11/2...
$1,464
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS64 NGC....
$420
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Above Bow. AU-58 (PCGS).
$264
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (27/123). PCGS Population: (40/165). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$222
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Above Bow. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$120
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (45/122). NGC Census: (42/83). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$504
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Above Bow. MS-65 (NGC). CAC.
$660
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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