USA ½ dime Liberty Seated Half Dime Legend Obverse 1866
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dime |
| Krause number | KM# 91 |
| Mintage | 725 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| diameter | 15.5 mm |
| weight | 1.24 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
HALF DIME
Introduction of Coins
Sales of the silver proof set rose in 1866, perhaps in response to the addition of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST to the larger coins. Still, 725 pieces is a very small number by modern standards, and this issue is certainly not common. These coins compete with the very few surviving Mint State currency strikes for collector attention. Some proofs of this date display repunching on the date, but there is no premium for such coins.Read More
