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Value of 1870-S Liberty Seated Half Dime

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Diameter: 15.5 mm

Mintage: unique (one known)

Weight: 1.24 grams

Metal: 90% silver

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Category: Half Dimes

The 1870-S is unique — a single known example — and one of the most famous rarities in American numismatics. It was unknown until modern times and stands as the ultimate prize of the half dime series.

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