Description:
The 1842 Seated Liberty Half Dime, certified by NGC with VF Details, is part of the long-running Seated Liberty series struck from 1837 to 1873. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, this small silver coin features the elegant Seated Liberty motif and was issued at the Philadelphia Mint during a period of expanding U.S. commerce. Despite its Details designation, this mid-grade example shows strong remaining design elements and offers collectors an affordable certified piece of early American silver coinage.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Half Dime (5¢)
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Year of Issue: 1842
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Designer: Christian Gobrecht
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Series: Seated Liberty Half Dime (1837–1873)
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Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Diameter: 15.5 mm
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Weight: 1.34 grams
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Grade: VF Details
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified VF Details by NGC
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Classic Seated Liberty design by Christian Gobrecht
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Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1842
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Obverse: Liberty seated on a rock, holding shield and pole with cap
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Reverse: Wreath surrounding denomination “HALF DIME”
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Early 19th-century small silver denomination
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Affordable certified collectible from the Seated Liberty series
Historical Note:
The Seated Liberty design, introduced in 1837, became the dominant motif on U.S. coinage throughout much of the 19th century. Half dimes, the forerunners of today’s nickels, circulated widely in commerce until their discontinuation in 1873. The 1842 issue is a desirable mid-series coin that represents both American artistry and practical coinage of its era. Certified examples like this VF Details piece provide collectors with an accessible way to add Seated Liberty silver to their collection.
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