© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Dime "Seated Liberty Half Dime" reduced weight
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 1.24 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1856-1859 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
The value within a wreath and the country name around the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF
DIME
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#A62.2 has a reduced standard weight of 19¹∕₅ grains (1.24 grams).These coins saw frequent circulation in Nicaragua.
1858
Interesting fact
The "Seated Liberty Half Dime" was the first coin in the United States to feature a depiction of Lady Liberty with a smaller head and a more naturalistic pose, sitting on a rock instead of a pedestal. This design change was a departure from the previous "Flowing Hair" and "Draped Bust" designs, and marked a significant shift in the aesthetic of US coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | 4880000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 O | 1100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 7280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 O | 1380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 O | 1660000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 O | 560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (reduced weight) 1856-1859 coin.
