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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:
3835
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 Below 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 #:
4401
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Coin Value History
1872-S H10c Mintmark Below Wreath MS
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1872-S H10c Mintmark Below Wreath MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,300 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,950 | $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 Below Bow MS64 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 837,000. ...
$451
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Below Bow. AU-58 (PCGS).
$216
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. UNC60 Details, Net AU55. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mi...
$149
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/575). Mintage 837,000. ...
$216
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow MS60 ANACS. V-3. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$222
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below, Misplaced Date, V-5, FS-302, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/233). ...
$99
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Below Bow. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. Mintmark Below Bow. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$660
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (52/12). NGC Census: (21/1). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$930
1872-S H10C Misplaced Date, MPD-001, MS63 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 837,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: MPD-00...
$690
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow, Misplaced Date, V-5, FS-302, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (35/123). PCGS Population: (1/8). CDN: $...
$264
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow AU53 ANACS. Mintage 837,000....
$124
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/699). NGC Census: (1/434). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$139
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow MS68 NGC. V-3. ...
$6,169
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow -- Damaged -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/694). PCGS Population (1/614). Mintage: 83...
$36
1872-S H10C
$8
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow MS64 PCGS. Mintage 837,000. ...
$384
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow AU58 CACG. Mintage 837,000. ...
$180
1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/674). Mintage 837,000. ...
$149
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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