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PCGS Number: 84369 Coin Date: 1858-O Denomination (Short): H10c Denomination (Long): Half Dime Desg: MS Mint Mark: O Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 1,660,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty half dime Coinage Years: 1840-1859 Mint Location: New Orleans Diameter: 15.5 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 1.24 Designer: Christian Gobrecht Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. Reverse Description: The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow. General Notes: Proof-like surfaces. PCGS #: 84369 NGC ID: 233V