Whitman Expo
1803 Small 8 Half Dime MS LM-1 Values
Details
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $2.59
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 centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
37,850
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Small 8
Variety 2:
LM-1
Rarity:
R-6
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, 1803
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
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