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PCGS Number: 4318 Coin Date: 1838 Denomination (Short): H10c Denomination (Long): Half Dime Variety: No Drapery Variety 2: Small Stars Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 2,225,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty half dime Coinage Years: 1838-1840 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 15.5 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 1.34 Weight (Ounces): 0.0388 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. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee. 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. PCGS #: 4318 NGC ID: 232R
