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Capped Bust half dimes are comparably more common and easily obtainable than their earlier counterparts but also present their own challenges, particularly in the higher grades. This is especially true with the 1836 and 1837 half dimes, which have lower certified populations. Specialists of the series refer to the Logan-McCloskey reference titled "Federal Half Dimes: 1792-1837" for die variety listings with the LM prefix.
Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center.
Reverse Description
An eagle is centered in the design with a shield over its chest, holding arrows and olive branches in its talons. A ribbon above bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination listed as "5C." appears at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
212565
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1830
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5C.
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
1.35 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
LM-5
Coin Date:
1830
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,240,000
Coinage Type:
Half Dime
Coinage Years:
1829-1837
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
38643
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Capped Bust Half Dime H10c 1829-1837 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dime H10c 1829-1837 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_58323578-0.20200702004018758.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1829 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1830 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $72,000
1831 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1832 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1833 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $8,280
1834 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1834 H10c 3/Inverted 3 MS
Worth: $40 – $8,280
1835 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1835 H10c Large Date, Large 5C MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1835 H10c Large Date, Small 5c MS
Worth: $40 – $21,000
1835 H10c Small Date, Large 5C MS
Worth: $40 – $11,400
1835 H10c Small Date, Small 5c MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1836 H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $43,200
1836 H10c Small 5c MS
Worth: $40 – $15,600
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