Lot 279
1838 and 1857 and 1861 Liberty Seated Half Dimes
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $32
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $40-60
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dime
Year: 1838 and 1857 and 1861
Mint: Believed to be Philadelphia
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: 90% silver and 10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 3.7 grams
Additional Description: This group includes three Liberty Seated Half Dimes dated 1838, 1857, and 1861, each representing a different phase in the evolution of the series. The 1838 issue marks an early example from the second year of production under Christian Gobrecht’s design, notable for its lack of drapery at Liberty’s elbow. The 1857 coin reflects mid-century modifications, including the addition of stars around the obverse and drapery enhancements. The 1861 example, struck at the outset of the Civil War, carries the historical weight of a nation on the brink of division. The coins are offered in various conditions, exhibiting differing levels of circulation and detail.
Lot details
- Lot
- 279
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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