The half dime is a historical coin that was minted in the United States. It was first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792, which established the US Mint and regulated coinage in the United States.
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Prefix
Numerical Grade
Adjectival Description
AG
3
About Good: Design details are flat and appear in outline. Portions of the rim are lost to wear.
G
4, 6
Good: Design details are flat and visible in outline. Some portions of the design may be faint.
VG
8, 10
Very Good: Heavy wear flattens design elements, although major features are clearly outlined.
F
12, 15
Fine: Moderate wear on many elements with heavy wear on high points. Major design elements remain visible.
VF
20, 25, 30, 35
Very Fine: Major details of the coin are clear although wear is evident; the high points show moderate wear.
XF
40, 45
Extremely Fine: Design features are well defined, although light wear is evident throughout.
AU
50, 53, 55, 58
About Uncirculated: Traces of light wear are evident on the high points of the coin's design.
MS
60-70
Mint State: A coin that shows no wear or evidence of circulation.
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What is a United States Half Dime?
The United States Half Dime is a small coin with a face value of five cents. It was minted from 1794 to 1873. The Half Dime is unique because it was not minted from nickel, as the modern five-cent piece or "nickel" is, but from silver.
What are the different designs of the United States Half Dime?
Over its nearly 80 years of production, the Half Dime went through several design changes. The four main designs are: Flowing Hair (1794-1795), Draped Bust (1796-1805), Capped Bust (1829-1837) and Seated Liberty (1837-1873). Each design represents a different period in U.S. history and minting technology
How much is a United States Half Dime worth today?
The value of a Half Dime can vary significantly depending on factors such as its age, rarity, design, mint mark, and condition. For example, a Half Dime in good condition from the early Flowing Hair period may be worth several thousand dollars. On the other hand, a Seated Liberty Half Dime from the later years might be worth only a few dollars if it's in poor condition. For a precise valuation, a professional coin grading service should be consulted.