Whitman Expo
Draped Bust Half Dime Heraldic Eagle Half Dime MS 1800-1805
Details
Obverse: Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse: The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Basic Information
GSID:
72451
Coin Date:
Draped Bust Half Dime
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Heraldic Eagle
Variety 2:
1800-1805
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
1.35 gr
Weight:
0.0434 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
