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½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" obverse legend
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 1.24 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1860-1873 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Face value in a wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF DIME
O
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 19¹∕₅ grains.These coins saw frequent circulation in Nicaragua.
1861
1872
Interesting fact
The Seated Liberty Half Dime, minted from 1860 to 1873, was the first coin to feature the iconic Lady Liberty on a coin. The design was created by Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht and was meant to symbolize the idea of liberty encompassing the nation. The coin's design has become a beloved symbol of American currency and has been featured on various coins throughout history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 O | 1060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 S | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 470 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 S | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 S | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 725 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 S | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 S | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 S | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 S | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 S | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 S | 161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 S | 837000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 S | 324000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend) 1860-1873 coin.
