USA ½ dime Liberty Seated Half Dime 1846
USA, Philadelphia


Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
---|---|
Denomination | ½ dime |
Krause number | KM# 62 |
Mintage | 27,000 |
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 is one of the top key dates to completing a set of Seated Liberty Half Dimes. Its mintage was quite low, and the survival rate is comparable. Circulated pieces in any grade are in constant demand, while Mint State examples are exceedingly rare.Read More