1863 (S) Seated Liberty Half Dime
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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
$23,500 MS67+ 07-16-2020 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1863 (S) Seated Liberty Half Dime, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is part of the Seated Liberty Half Dimes 1837-1873 collection. With a mintage of 100,000, this is an extremely rare issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 85% 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. Civil War era. Very low mintage (18,000) as silver coins were hoarded. The 1863-S is more available from San Francisco. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $58 to $1.4K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 1.24 grams, 15.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4383.
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