USA ½ dime, 1856 - 1859

Seated Liberty Half Dime

Information

NumberKM# A62.2
CountryUSA
PeriodUnited States of America (1792 - 1859)
CurrencyUnited States dollar
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination½ dime
Melt value1.24 XAGg x 0.900 = 1.87 USD
Year1856 - 1859
SubjectSeated Liberty Half Dime
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)1.24
Diameter (mm)15.5
Thickness (mm)0.85

Obverse:

½ dime 1856 - 1859, USA (Seated Liberty Half Dime)

Liberty  Star 

Creators: Christian Gobrecht

Reverse

½ dime 1856 - 1859, USA (Seated Liberty Half Dime)

Wreath 

Legend
HALF DIME
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Creators: Christian Gobrecht

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1859340.000+--$ 40
1859O560.000--
18583.500.000+-
1858O1.660.000--
18577.280.000+-
1857O1.380.000--
18564.880.000+-
1856O1.100.000--


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