United States Seated Liberty half dime coin from 1871. This design, featuring Lady Liberty seated on a rock, was used on several U.S. silver denominations from 1836 through 1891, including half dimes, dimes, quarters, and half dollars. This silver coin was valued at five cents and minted in the United States from 1837 to 1873.
General Information
- Composition: These coins are typically made of 90% silver and 10% copper.
- Design: The obverse (front) features a seated Lady Liberty holding a staff and shield, surrounded by 13 stars with the date below.
- The reverse features the denomination HALF DIME centered within an ornate wreath of corn, wheat, oak, and maple, tied with a bow at the bottom.
- Weight: It weighs 1.24 grams and has a diameter of 15.5mm.