1837-1873 Half Dime Seated Liberty F/VF
$79.95
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"Five" or "One Half" of the Other?
This half dime was the first silver coin authorized by a United States congressional act. Interestingly, the half dime actually circulated at the same time as a 5-cent nickel. Why? We're not sure. But we do know that even though they were technically five cents, half dimes were not considered "nickels" because they were struck in 90% silver. Struck well over 125 years ago, between 1837 and 1873, this circulated Seated Liberty Half Dime was the last type issued of this strange denomination and is seldom seen today.
| Country of Manufacture | United States (US) |
|---|---|
| Denominating Country | United States |
| Year of Issue | 1850 |
| Mint Name | U.S. Mint |
| Sold Out at Mint | No |
| Maximum Mintage | N/A |
| Privymark | N/A |
| Obverse Design | N/A |
| Obverse Designer / Engraver | N/A |
| Reverse Design | N/A |
| Reverse Designer / Engraver | N/A |
| Composition | Silver |
| Purity | 0.9000 |
| Finish Enhancement | N/A |