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Coin Date: 1830 Denomination (Short): H10c Denomination (Long): Half Dime Variety: LM-9.3 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 1 Known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Capped bust half dime Coinage Years: 1829-1837 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 15.5 Fineness: 0.8924 Weight (Grams): 1.35 Designer: William Kneass Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Liberty is portrayed, facing left, with cap on her head and the word LIBERTY on her crown. 7 and 6 stars on the left and right periphery, respectively with the date positioned in the bottom center. Reverse Description: An eagle is centered in the design with a shield over its chest, holding arrows and olive branches in its talons. A ribbon above bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination listed as "5C." appears at the bottom. General Notes: This new variety was discovered in 2022 and offered originally on eBay. One example known as of 2023. NGC ID: 232C
