1861 Liberty Seated Silver Half Dime
Philadelphia Mint - Actual Coin Shown
$284.00
Select a Grade: Choice About Uncirculated NGC
Minted from 1792-1873, the silver half dime was the first official coin produced by the United States. It predates America’s nickel 5¢ coin by 74 years. Yet today, it is for most a forgotten denomination. This 1861 Liberty Seated silver half dime bears the final design of the denomination. And it’s still in Choice About Uncirculated AU58 condition after 160 years!
- Obsolete 90% silver classic
- Final half dime design
- Certified and encapsulated by NGC
- Full details with only slight wear on highest points of design
- Just 3,000 estimated to survive in all grades (less than 0.09% of mintage)
- Photos show actual coin you will receive
Many 1861 Liberty Seated half dimes were lost to melting pots of the years for their high silver content. NGC has graded just 81 in this condition, and only 411 in higher grades. So don’t wait. Buy this one now before it’s gone!
