Description:
The 1844 Seated Liberty Half Dime, certified by NGC as AU53, is a lightly circulated example of America’s early small silver coinage. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Seated Liberty motif was one of the most enduring designs in U.S. numismatics, appearing across multiple denominations in the mid-19th century. This piece, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, retains strong detail with attractive remaining luster, making it a desirable certified coin for collectors of early silver type.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Half Dime (5¢)
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Year of Issue: 1844
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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: AU53
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified AU53 by NGC
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Attractive lightly circulated Seated Liberty Half Dime
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Classic Seated Liberty design by Christian Gobrecht
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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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Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1844
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Collectible small silver denomination from the 19th century
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Popular with Seated Liberty and early silver type collectors
Historical Note:
The Seated Liberty Half Dime was first introduced in 1837 and remained in production until the denomination was abolished in 1873. These small silver coins played an important role in everyday commerce during the 19th century. The 1844 issue, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is a desirable mid-series date. Certified AU53 examples like this coin combine affordability with strong remaining detail, making them a great choice for type or date set collectors.
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