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1860 Transitional Half Dime MS Obverse of 1859 Values
Details
Obverse design of 1859 with the reverse design of 1860. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA do not appear on the coin anywhere which is extremely unusual. The coin is usually considered a pattern design but widely collected by specialists of the series.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $2.75
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.
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:
100
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1859-1860
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Prefix:
Pattern
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Transitional
Variety 2:
Obverse of 1859
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.24 gr
Weight:
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
HALF, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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