1837 - 1873 Silver Half Dime, Seated Liberty (Good to Very Good)
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| 1 - 9 | $49.95 | |
| 10 - 20 | $47.95 | |
| 21+ | Call for discount | |
1837–1873 Seated Liberty Half Dime – .900 Silver, Good to Very Good
The Seated Liberty Half Dime is a classic piece of early American coinage, minted from 1837 to 1873 in .900 fine silver. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this small but historic 5-cent coin evolved through several major varieties across more than three decades.
Coin Highlights
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Mint Facility: U.S. Mint (Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco)
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Denomination: 5 Cents (Half Dime)
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Purity: .900 Silver
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Silver Weight: 0.0359 Troy Ounces
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Diameter: 15.5 mm
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Quality: Good to Very Good (G–VG)
Please Note: Year, variety, mint, condition, and grade are our selection; randomly selected based on limited inventory.
Design Details
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Obverse: Depicts Seated Liberty holding a shield and liberty pole, with design evolving over time to include stars and inscriptions.
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Reverse: Shows the coin's denomination encircled by a wreath.
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Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Variety Guide
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Variety 1 (1837–1838): No stars on obverse. Weight: 1.34 g
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Variety 2 (1838–1853): Stars added to obverse. Weight: 1.34 g
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Variety 3 (1853–1855): Arrows flanking the date. Weight: 1.24 g
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Variety 2 Resumed (1856–1859): Stars on obverse without arrows. Weight: 1.34 g
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Variety 4 (1860–1873): Replaced stars with legend on obverse. Weight: 1.24 g
Why Buy the Seated Liberty Half Dime?
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Historic Value: Minted before the modern nickel, this silver coin is a relic of early U.S. commerce
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Multiple Varieties: Excellent for collectors interested in design and weight transitions
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Affordable Silver: Low silver content makes it accessible for collectors on a budget
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Designed by a Legend: Artwork by Christian Gobrecht, a key figure in American numismatics
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| Denomination: | 5 cents |
| Date: | 1837 - 1873 |
| Quality / Type: | Good to Very Good |
| Purity: | .900 |
| Silver Weight: | 0.0359 troy ounces |
| Obverse: | Seated Liberty |
| Reverse: | Denomination |
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| Insured Value | Cost |
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