½ Dime "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (reduced weight) , United States

1856-1859

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

A seated bust of Liberty dividing 13 stars above representing the original 13 colonies and the date below

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

1856

Reverse

Description:

The value within a wreath and the country name around the rim

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DIME

Specifications

Weight1.24g
Diameter15.5mm
CompositionSilver (.900) (.100 copper)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value5 Cents

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