Whitman Expo
1796 Half Dime MS Values
Details
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $2.83
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,230
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
1.35 gr
Weight:
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
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