1853-O Liberty Seated Half Dime, No Arrows
After the weight of half dimes, dimes, quarters, and half dollars was adjusted under the Coinage Act of 1853, arrows were placed on each side of the date to indicate…
1846 Liberty Seated Half Dime
Besides the enigmatic unique rarity from later in the series, the 1846 Liberty Seated Half Dime (Buy on eBay) is considered the key date coin of the series. The issue…
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime, No Stars
The 1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime (Buy on eBay) was struck during the first year of operations for the New Orleans Mint. The issue represents the first branch mint issue…
Liberty Seated Half Dime Coin Design
The design for the Liberty Seated Half Dime was influenced by the allegorical figure of Britannia, who had been featured on British coinage. Artist Thomas Sully made a number of…
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…