Whitman Expo
Seated Liberty Half Dime Legend Obverse Half Dime PR DCAM 1860-1873 Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $2.62
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse: The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom.
Basic Information
GSID:
74200
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dime
Denomination:
H10c / Half Dime
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Legend Obverse
Variety 2:
1860-1873
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.24 gr
Weight:
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
15.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
HALF, DIME
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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