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½ Dime "Seated Liberty Half Dime" without stars
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 1.34 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1838 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF
DIME
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 20⁵∕₈ grains.1837
1838O
Interesting fact
The "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (without stars) minted from 1837-1838 was the first coin in the United States to feature the iconic Lady Liberty design, which would go on to become a symbol of American currency for over a century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | 1405000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 O | 70000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (without stars) 1837-1838 coin.
