USA ½ dime Liberty Seated Half Dime 1848

USA, New Orleans
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Rareté

Peu commun

Attributs des pièces

RegionUSA
Denomination½ dime
Krause numberKM# 62
Mintage600,000
MetalSilver 0.900
thickness0.65 mm
diameter15.5 mm
weight1.34 g
Avers:
coin obverse image
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Revers:
coin reverse image
Wreath
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
HALF DIME
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Introduction des pièces de monnaie

This is a relatively scarce coin across all grades, though not a true rarity. There are a number of Mint State pieces certified, including a few gems. Like many New Orleans Mint coins of the period, areas of weak striking are common.  Three different mintmark sizes are known for this issue. The Large O and Medium O (photos) reverses are the ones most often seen, while the tiny Small O mintmark is rare.En savoir plus