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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:
3837
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
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:
1873-S
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
324,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4405
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Coin Value History
1873-S H10c MS
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1873-S H10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
1873-S H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 45 in 63, 140 finer (5/26). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 324,000. ...
$317
1873-S H10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 37 in 55, 377 finer (11/25). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 324,000...
$195
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$900
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,020
1873-S H10C MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 premium holder. Mintage 324,000....
$396
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-50 Details--Cleaned (ANACS).
$96
1873-S H10C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (55/296 and 0/13+). NGC Census: (29/243 and 0/4+). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$169
1873-S H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (51/178). PCGS Population: (57/227). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 324,...
$264
1873-S H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. V-1....
$9,300
1873-S H10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/271). PCGS Population: (8/386). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 324,000...
$124
1873-S H10C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 324,000. ...
$89
1873-S H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (12/211). PCGS Population: (7/276). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 324,0...
$180
1873-S H10c PCGS XF45
$55
1873-S H10C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/223). NGC Census: (1/216). Mintage: 324,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$153
1873-S XF40--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details. ...
$55
1873-S H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (44/136). Mintage 324,000. ...
$264
1876-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-55 (PCGS).
$145
1873-S H10C MS65 PCGS....
$660
1873-S H10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Simpson. PCGS Population: (8/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (7/1 and 1/0+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bi...
$1,680
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-64 (NGC). CAC.
$576
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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