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PCGS Number: 11954 Coin Date: 1859 Denomination (Short): H10c Denomination (Long): Half Dime Variety: Transitional Variety 2: Reverse of 1860 Desg: PR Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 20 Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Seated Liberty half dime Coinage Years: 1859-1860 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 15.5 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 1.24 Weight (Ounces): 0.0399 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 an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom. General Notes: Obverse design of 1859 with the reverse design of 1860. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA do not appear on the coin anywhere which is extremely unusual. The coin is usually considered a pattern design but widely collected by specialists of the series. PCGS #: 11954 NGC ID: 235U
