The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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 |
1861 H10C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (83/478). Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$210
1861 H10C MS64 NGC. Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$408
1861 H10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/27). Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$486
1861 H10C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$384
1861 H10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (26/619). Mintage 3,361,000. ...
$94
1861 H10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/636). NGC Census: (28/667). CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,361,...
$71
1861 H10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/471 and 0/11+). NGC Census: (69/547 and 0/3+). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$222
1861 H10C MS67+ PCGS. CAC....
$9,300
1861 H10C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (21/635). PCGS Population: (44/585). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,361,0...
$99
1861 H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (92/296). NGC Census: (77/352). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,361...
$169
H10C 1861 PCGS MS66 CAC
$2,291
1861 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (31/424). PCGS Population: (9/382). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,361,0...
$186
1861 H10C MS68 NGC. ...
$6,000
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
1861 H10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/408). NGC Census: (79/468). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,361...
$312
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $26 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $26 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $26 – $64,000
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $47,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $25 – $5,500
1839 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1839-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $26,400
1840 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1840-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $65 – $21,600
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
Worth: $18 – $14,400
1840 H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $20,000
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $30,000
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $18 – $4,800
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