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Draped Bust Half Dimes (1796 - 1805)

Draped Bust Half Dime

Information
  • Weight: 1.35 grams

  • Diameter: 16.5 mm (approx.)

  • Edge: Reeded

  • Composition: 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper

  • Designer: Robert Scot

  • Mint Mark Location: (No mint marks used)

  • Key Dates:

History

It was the policy of the United States to have a uniform design on all its major coin denominations. The Draped Bust design was used on all silver coins minted during this period.

Memo

Two different eagle designs were used for the reverse of this type. A small eagle design was used first. It was later replaced by a larger, heraldic eagle variety.

Grading Guide

Grade

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G-4 Good

 

VG-8 Very Good

 

F-12 Fine

 

VF-20 Very Fine

 

EF-40 Extra Fine

 

AU-50 About Uncirculated

 

MS-65 Mint State

 

Proof

 
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