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| Designer: Obverse by Thomas Sully modified by Robert Ball Hughes, reverse by Christian Gobrecht. | Edge: Reeded. |
| Diameter: 15.9 millimeters. | Mint: Philadelphia. |
| Content: 90% silver 10% copper. | Circulation Strikes: 7,280,000 |
| Weight: 1.2 grams. | Proof Strikes: About 75 |
Seated Liberty Half Dime General Grading Standards
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G4 Good - LIBERTY on shield smooth. Date and letters readable. VG8 Very Good - At least three letters in LIBERTY are visible. F12 Fine - Entire LIBERTY visible, weak spots. VF20 Very Fine - Entire LIBERTY strong and even. EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY and scroll edges distinct. AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present. MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster. |
20% Off Center Strike
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This piece was struck a full 20% off-center. It is extremely rare this far off-center.
30% Off Center Strike
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This gem mint state Seated Half Dime was struck a full 30% off-center.
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