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Draped Bust Half Dime (1796 - 1805)

Draped Bust Half Dime General Grading Standards
AG3 Almost Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date, stars, LIBERTY readable. Bust outlined but no details.
VG8 Very Good - Some details show.
F12 Fine - Hair and drapery lines worn but visible.
VF20 Very Fine - Only left of drapery indistinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All hairlines show details.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight wear on bust, shoulder and hair; wear on head and top of small eagle's wings.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.

Plain Eagle Reverse (1796-1797)

Designer: Robert ScotContent: 89.2% silver 10.8% copper
Diameter: 16.5 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Weight: 1.3 grams 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
179610,2300
179744,5270

Eagle With Shield Reverse (1800-1805)

Designer: Robert ScotContent: 89.2% silver 10.8% copper
Diameter: 16.5 millimetersEdge: Reeded
Weight: 1.3 grams 
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation StrikesProof Strikes
180040,0000
180127,7600
18023,0600
180337,8500
180515,6000

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
NonePhiladelphia1793-present
The Perth Mint
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