The Seated Liberty Half Dime is a silver coin that was issued by the United States Mint from 1837 to 1873. The 1848 New Orleans mintmark indicates that the coin was produced at the New Orleans Mint, which operated from 1838 to 1909. The design features Liberty seated on a rock, and the reverse displays a wreath surrounding the denomination. The half dime was struck in a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, and it represents a significant era in American coinage. Collectors often seek out these coins for their historical value and silver content.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1848-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dimes 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) Seated Liberty Half Dimes 1848 New Orleans