Whitman Expo
1830 LM-9.3 Half Dime MS Values
Details
This new variety was discovered in 2022 and offered originally on eBay. One example known as of 2023.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $3.11
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,240,000
Coinage Type:
Half Dime
Coinage Years:
1829-1837
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
LM-9.3
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
1.35 gr
Weight:
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
William Kneass
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1830
Obverse Designer:
William Kneass
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 5C.
Reverse Designer:
William Kneass
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