1792 Bust Half Disme - Regular Strike
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$1,145,625 MS68 01-01-2013 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1792 Bust Half Disme - Regular Strike was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as a dime in the Bust Half Disme 1792 series. With a mintage of 1,500, this is a rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left with hair flowing behind and the reverse displays a small eagle within a wreath. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Auction record: $1,145,625 MS68 01-01-2013 Stack's Bowers. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 1.35 grams, 17.5 mm in diameter, with a diagonally reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #11020.
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