Whitman Expo
Seated Liberty Half Dime Legend Obverse Half Dime MS 1860-1873 Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $2.98
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
72448
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dime
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Legend Obverse
Variety 2:
1860-1873
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.24 gr
Weight:
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
HALF, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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