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1869 U.S. Seated Liberty Half Dime – San Francisco Mint – .900 Silver View Watchlist >

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1869 U.S. Seated Liberty Half Dime – San Francisco Mint – .900 Silver

This 1869 Seated Liberty Half Dime was struck at the San Francisco Mint, as indicated by the “S” mintmark beneath the wreath on the reverse. The obverse displays Liberty seated beside a shield, holding a liberty cap on a pole — a design created by Christian Gobrecht and used throughout the Seated Liberty series. On the reverse, the denomination “HALF DIME” is framed by a wreath composed of agricultural elements.

The Seated Liberty half dime was one of the last small-denomination silver coins in U.S. circulation before the denomination was discontinued in 1873. With a mintage under 300,000, this issue is sought after by collectors of both type coins and branch mint issues.

Specifications:

  • Issuing Country: United States
  • Year: 1869
  • Mint: San Francisco (“S” mintmark)
  • Denomination: Half Dime
  • Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
  • Actual Silver Weight: 0.0357 troy ounces
  • Diameter: 15.5 mm
  • Thickness: 0.75 mm (approximate)
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Designer: Christian Gobrecht
  • Mintage: 290,000

CONDITION:
In circulated condition with moderate wear across high points and scattered contact marks throughout. Legends and date remain legible, and the mintmark is clearly visible. Some light toning and surface abrasions are present, typical of circulation. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition assessment.

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