Whitman Expo
Seated Liberty Half Dime Stars Obverse Half Dime MS 1840-1859 Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $3.24
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.
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:
72446
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dime
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
MS
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
1840-1859
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.34 gr
Weight:
0.0388 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0388 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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