Whitman Expo
1838 No Drapery Half Dime MS Small Stars Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $3.11
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
Reverse: The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,225,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Drapery
Variety 2:
Small Stars
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.34 gr
Weight:
0.0388 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0388 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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