USA ½ dime Liberty Seated Half Dime Legend Obverse 1871
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Melt Price | $1.30 1.116g Silver |
|---|---|
| Region | USA |
| Denomination | ½ dime |
| Krause number | KM# 91 |
| Mintage | 1,873,000 |
| 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
The mintage of half dimes at the Philadelphia Mint in 1871 was quite high, and this date is plentiful in all grades through MS 64. Nice examples may be found without much difficulty, though collectors are advised to seek fully struck pieces. The coin illustrated reveals very bold die clashing on both sides.Read More
