half dime

The Bust Half Dime (1794-1837): A Glimpse into Early American Coinage

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The Bust Half Dime is in the group of half dime that circulated in the United States. The Bust Half Dime came in different types: the liberty seated, draped with a small eagle reverse type and the draped with a heraldic eagle reverse, as well as the Capped Bust. Bust Half Dimes-What Dealers Pay As … Read more

The Seated Liberty Half Dime (1837-1873): A Gem of 19th Century American Coinage

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Seated Liberty Half Dime (1837-1873) The seated half dime is the collectible half dime where Liberty is depicted seated on a rock holding a shield. It is a piece much wanted by dealers as well as collectors. The last to be minted was in 1873 and it is not a series without its share of … Read more