Archive for January, 2010
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Liberty Seated Half Dime Design
The design for the Liberty Seated Half Dime was based on Britannia, who was featured on British coins. Artist Thomas Sully made a number of sketches from the concept. Assistant engraver Christian Gobrecht would work with the designs before they were considered to be suitable, and he is generally given credit for the overall design. [...]
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Silver Half Dime History and Background
The half dime denomination had been authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792 as the smallest silver coins to be struck for circulation. Prior to 1829, production of the denomination was sparse, sometimes with many years between different issues. With the introduction of the Capped Bust Half Dime in 1829, large numbers [...]