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Liberty Seated Half Dime Specifications

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All Liberty Seated Half Dimes were struck in a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper with a diameter of 15.5 mm. The standard weight of the coins at the beginning of the series was 1.3 grams (20.6 grains). This standard was modified part of the way through 1853 when the weight was reduced to […]