PCGS Number: 4397 Coin Date: 1870-S Denomination (Short): H10c Denomination (Long): Half Dime Desg: MS Prefix: Unique Mint Mark: S Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: Unique Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Seated Liberty half dime Coinage Years: 1860-1873 Mint Location: San Francisco Diameter: 15.5 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 1.24 Weight (Ounces): 0 Designer: Christian Gobrecht Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA adorns the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. Reverse Description: The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by an ornate wreath tied by ribbon and double bow at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow. NGC ID: 234U
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