1842 H10C PR DCAM

Name: 1842 H10C PR DCAM
SKU: 3859

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.0388 oz

$2.45

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Obverse Description

Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.

Reverse Description

The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 3859

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1842

Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME

Fineness: 0.9

Weight (gr): 1.34 gr

Weight (oz): 0.0388 oz

Precious Metal Weight: 0.0388 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 15.5

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Coin Date: 1842

Denomination: H10C

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 5–10 est. known

Coinage Type: Seated Liberty half dime

Coinage Years: 1840-1859

Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper

PCGS #: 94418

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