½ Dime "Seated Liberty Half Dime" reduced weight, United States

Main information

Country:
United States
Years of Minting:
1856-1859
Period:
Federal republic (1776-date)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of New Orleans, United States (1835-1942)

$2.25-$130.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

The value within a wreath and the country name around the rim

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Obverse

Description:

A seated bust of Liberty dividing 13 stars above representing the original 13 colonies and the date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

1856

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DIME

Composition

Silver (.900) (.100 copper)

Size

Weight:1.24 g
Diameter:15.5 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Reeded

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½ Dime "Seated Liberty Half Dime" reduced weight, United States

Main information

Reference Price

$2.25-$130.00

Coin Design

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Obverse

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