Seated Liberty Half Dime – 1837-1873
| Type | Liberty Seated Variety 1 – No Stars on Obverse |
|---|---|
| Composition | .900 silver, .100 copper |
| Diameter | approx. 15.5 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Mints | Philadelphia – no mint mark New Orleans – O |
How much is a half dime coin worth?
The value of a seated half dime can vary significantly depending on its condition, mint year and minting location. In addition, the type of coin is also a significant consideration in determining its value. An 1856 Seated Half Dime in good condition may trade for about $10 per coin.
How much is a 1838 half dime?
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc. ):
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) |
|---|---|---|
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) |
| $24 | $34 | $390 |
What makes a half dime worth so much?
A very desirable coin, your half dime value rises depending on the date, the mint that produced the coin, and how much wear and abuse it has received. Using a step by step method, identifies the series of coin, and important varieties, plus date and mintmark combinations.
When was the Seated Liberty half dime made?
In 1978 a unique 1870-S Seated Liberty half dime became known. The Seated Liberty half dime was produced at the Philadelphia, San Francisco and New Orleans mints in an aggregate amount of 84,828,478 coins struck for circulation. See also United States Seated Liberty coinage .
What to do with a seated half dime?
If you have a Seated Half Dime that appears to be in excellent physical condition or is of a series that is considered rare, you may want to consider having your coin graded by a professional coin grading company such as PCGS or NGC.
When was the first half dime coin minted?
The half dime, or half disme, was a silver coin, valued at five cents, formerly minted in the United States . Some numismatists consider the denomination to be the first coin minted by the United States Mint under the Coinage Act of 1792, with production beginning on or about July 1792.
