US Seated Liberty Half Dime
OriginUSA
First Minted1837
MaterialSilver
TypeCoin
About US Seated Liberty Half Dime
The Seated Liberty half dime replaced the earlier Flowing Hair and Capped Bust types. Featured Liberty seated on the obverse. The 1870-S half dime is unique, with only one specimen known. It was discovered in 1978 and is worth millions. The Seated Liberty half dime was minted until 1873 when the denomination was abolished by the Coinage Act of 1873.
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