1838 Seated Liberty Half Dime - Small Stars
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$5,040 MS66 01-14-2019 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1838 Seated Liberty Half Dime - Small Stars is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Half Dimes 1837-1873 series. The U.S. Mint produced 2.2 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 49% of production. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right and the reverse displays an agricultural wreath enclosing the denomination. Stars added to the obverse. New Orleans joined Philadelphia in half dime production. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $40 to $1.2K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 1.34 grams, 15.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4318.
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