coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Seated Liberty Half Dimes \ 1858
The 1858 Seated Liberty Half Dime is a notable collectible coin from the United States. It features the Seated Liberty design, which depicts Lady Liberty seated on a rock, a common motif in 19th-century American coinage. The coin is made of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing approximately 1.24 grams. The 5-cent denomination signifies it as a half dime, used before the nickel became the standard five-cent coin. Collectors value this piece for its historical significance and intricate design.
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1858-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 1858 | New Orleans |
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1858-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 1858 | Philadelphia |
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1858-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 1858 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1858 N/A Seated Liberty Half Dimes 5¢ | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Seated Liberty Half Dimes | 1858 | N/A |