½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend)
United States · 1860–1873 · Silver
0.0359 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1860–1873 |
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Gross weight | 1.24 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.0359 ozt (1.12 g) |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Seating Liberty, looking right above her shoulder, with a Phrygian cap on a stick and a shield, country name around her.
Reverse
Face value in a wreath.
About this coin’s value
The ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend) contains 0.0359 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 1.24 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend)?
Each ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend) contains about 0.0359 troy ounces of pure silver — its 1.24 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0359 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend) minted?
The ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend) was issued 1860–1873.
Who designed the ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend)?
The ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend) was designed by Christian Gobrecht.
How big is a ½ Dime - "Seated Liberty Half Dime" (obverse legend)?
It weighs 1.24 g and measures 15.5 mm across and 0.8 mm thick (silver (.900) (.100 copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.