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Obverse Description
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 Description
The small eagle design is slightly modified (improved) from the 1794-5 issues. Seen here standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by a more ornate olive wreath that tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3719
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
1.35 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,230
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
4254
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Coin Value History
1796 H10c MS
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1796 H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$288,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $240,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1796 H10c LIKERTY MS
Worth: $1,045 – $240,000
1796/5 H10c MS
Worth: $1,350 – $204,000
1797 H10c 15 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 13 Stars MS
Worth: $2,200 – $144,000
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 MS [Type]
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c MS
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c LIBEKTY MS
Worth: $1,080 – $108,000
1801 H10c MS
Worth: $1,050 – $214,500
1802 H10c MS
Worth: $70,000 – $432,000
1803 H10c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,020 – $90,000
1803 H10c Small 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $108,000
1805 H10c MS
Worth: $1,250 – $48,000
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, V-1. Rarity-3. LIKERTY. Fine-15 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,800
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1, V-1. Rarity-3. LIKERTY. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-3. LIKERTY. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,600
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LIKERTY. VF Details--Bent (PCGS).
$2,160
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-3. LIKERTY. AU-50 (PCGS).
$8,400
1796 H10C -- Damaged -- ANACS. VG8 Details. Mintage 10,230. ...
$1,080
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-3. LIKERTY. MS-65 (NGC).
$52,800
H10C 1796 LIKERTY. PCGS MS63 CAC
$35,250
1796 H10C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/68). NGC Census: (0/17). VF30. Mintage 10,230. ...
$4,440
1796 H10C -- Plugged, Whizzed -- ANACS. Poor 1 Details. NGC Census: (0/18). PCGS Population: (1/127). Mintage 10,230....
$504
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-3. LIKERTY. VF-25 (PCGS).
$3,760
1796 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-3. LIKERTY. MS-62 (PCGS).
$21,150
1796 5C LM-1 -- Damaged, Clipped, Bent -- ANACS. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (0/68). PCGS Population (1/78). Mintage: 10,23...
$705
1796 H10C MS64 PCGS. V-1, LM-1, R.3. ...
$35,250
1796 H10C LIKERTY AU58 NGC. V-1, LM-1, R.3. ...
$11,750
1796 H10C MS60 NGC. V-1, LM-1, R.3. ...
$16,450
1796 H10C Likerty --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. ...
$2,202
1796 H10C VF20 PCGS. ...
$5,750
$8,625
1796 H10C --Plugged--ANACS. Fair 2 Details. ...
$345
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