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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. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3789
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1861
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.24 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,360,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1860-1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4379
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Coin Value History
1861 H10c MS
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1861 H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $30 – $64,000
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $47,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_132030_27117-0.20200716075727935.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $25 – $5,500
1839 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1839-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $24 – $26,400
1840 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1840-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $65 – $21,600
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200723/ha_com_1279_3036-0.20200723234918350.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $20 – $9,300
1840 H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $20,000
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $30,000
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $20 – $4,800
1861 H10C AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$171
1861 H10C MS66 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. NGC Census: 37 in 66 (2 in 66+), 10 finer (4/26). CDN: $800 Whs...
$7,930
1861 H10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 20 in 64, 35 finer (1/26). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$580
1861 H10C XF45 ANACS. V-6, Flynn-DDO-003. Designated by Breen-3102 on the ANACS insert, but it is not the 1861/0 FS-301 var...
$86
1861 H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 78 in 62, 368 finer (3/26). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$439
1861 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-63 (PCGS).
$504
1861 H10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 68 in 58, 432 finer (11/25). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,361,00...
$317
1861 Liberty Seated Half Dime. VP-001. Doubled Die Obverse. AU-50 (NGC).
$192
1861 H10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/27). Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$486
1861 H10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (26/619). Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$94
1861 Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$120
1861 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$9,000
1861 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-61 (NGC).
$192
1861 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-68 (PCGS).
$10,800
1861 H10c PCGS VF20
$28
1861 H10C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (7/624). PCGS Population: (24/589). XF40. Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$45
1861 H10c PCGS VF35
$85
1861 H10C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/429). PCGS Population (10/339). Mintage: 3,361,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$159
1861 H10C -- Edge Damaged -- ANACS. VF30 Details . Ex: Breen-3102 . NGC Census: (3/499). PCGS Population (6/438). Mintage...
$20
1861 H10C--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. V-2. From The William A. Harmon Collection of United State...
$13
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