USA ½ dime Liberty Seated Half Dime 1841
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dime |
| Krause number | KM# 62 |
| Mintage | 1,150,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 0.65 mm |
| diameter | 15.5 mm |
| weight | 1.34 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
HALF DIME
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
This issue enjoyed a large mintage, and examples are fairly plentiful across all grades through MS 64. Most were well struck in all central details, though weakness within the border denticles is frequently seen for this coin type in general. A minor repunched date variety is known, but this is of interest only to specialists.Read More
