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Seated Liberty Half Dime Arrows at Date Half Dime MS 1853-1855 Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $2.92
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. Arrows have been added to the left and right of the date.
Reverse: The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
Basic Information
GSID:
72447
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dime
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Arrows at Date
Variety 2:
1853-1855
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, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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