USA ½ dime Liberty Seated Half Dime Legend Obverse 1869
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dime |
| Krause number | KM# 91 |
| Mintage | 230,000 |
| 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
Enough 1869 S half dimes were coined to make this issue fairly plentiful across all grades through MS 64. Circulated pieces, however, are seldom found free of problems such as harsh cleaning and damage. A typical grading factor is the removal of solder from the obverse, as this denomination became a fashionable item of jewelry during the 1860s-70s.Read More
