coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Seated Liberty Half Dimes \ 1848
The Seated Liberty Half Dime, minted from 1837 to 1891, features a depiction of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty cap and a shield. The 1848 issue is particularly notable among collectors due to its historical context and relative scarcity. Half dimes, valued at five cents, are made primarily of silver and were popular in the mid-19th century as small change in the United States. Collectors often seek specific years, mint marks, and conditions to enhance their collections.
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1848-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 1848 | New Orleans |
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1848-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 1848 | Philadelphia |
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1848-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 1848 | Philadelphia |