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5 Cents "Liberty Cap Half Dime"
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 1.35 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1829-1837 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Eagles with arrows in talon, banner above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
5 C.
Engraver: William Kneass
Designer: John Reich
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. In 1837, the composition was changed to .900 silver, .100 copper and the weight decreased to 20⁵∕₈ grains (1.34 grams). The silver content was unchanged.1834
