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1856 O H10c Ms Seated Liberty Half Dime
Coins / United States of America / 5 Cents Nickel / Half Dime / Seated Liberty Half Dimes
1856-O Seated Liberty Half Dime Value
The 1856-O seated liberty half dime value ranges from $1 to $100,000 depending on the quality of the coin and its mint strike type.
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What is a 1856-O Seated Liberty Half Dime?
The 1856-O Seated Liberty Half Dime is a silver coin that was manufactured at the New Orleans mint. It has a legal tender value of $0.05. This was manufactured as a "Mint Strike" coin which usually means it was produced for use as a monetary vessel. Considered to be a rare coin, having a low mintage of 1,100,000. Although it may not be a low enough mintage to attract serious investors. This coin contains a relatively small amount of silver at 1.11649 grams (0.04 oz. Adjusted Silver Weight).
1856-O 5c Seated Liberty Half Dime (Obverse)
1856-O 5c Seated Liberty Half Dime (Reverse)
Coin Specifications
| Year | 1856 |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Mintage | 1,100,000 |
| Diameter | 15.5 millimeters |
| Production | Mint Strike |
| Material | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2400 grams / 0.0399 ounces |
| Precious Metal | Silver |
| Metal Content | 1.1165 grams / 0.0359 ounces |
| Metal Value | $0.92 (as of 2020-12-22, 12:12 PM) |
| Obverse Designer | Christian Gobrecht and Robert B. Hughes |
| Reverse Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
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