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PCGS Number: 84394 Coin Date: 1869 Denomination (Short): H10c Denomination (Long): Half Dime Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 208,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty half dime Coinage Years: 1860-1873 Mint Location: Philadelphia 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. 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. General Notes: Proof-like surfaces. PCGS #: 84394 NGC ID: 234R
