1840 Seated Liberty Half Dime
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Value Estimates
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
$22,800 MS67 08-20-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1840 Seated Liberty Half Dime is a dime produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Half Dimes 1837-1873 series. With a mintage of 310,085, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 14% 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. Drapery added to Liberty's elbow, creating a new subtype. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $63 to $1.1K 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 #4326.
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