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½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" small eagle
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 1.35 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1797 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Small eagle surrounded by wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Engraver: Robert Scot
Designer: Gilbert Stuart
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 20⁴∕₅ grains and the silver content was 18⁹∕₁₆ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.1796
1797
Interesting fact
The Draped Bust Half Dime, minted from 1796 to 1797, was the first coin to feature a portrait of Lady Liberty on a US coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 10230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1797 | 44527 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (small eagle) 1796-1797 coin.
