Diameter: 16.5 mm
Mintage: 10,230 (includes 1796/5 overdate and LIKERTY variety)
Weight: 1.35 grams
Metal: 89.24% silver
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Robert Scot
Category: Half Dimes
The first year of the Draped Bust design, 1796, includes the famous 1796/5 overdate and the LIKERTY blunder. All are scarce and in strong demand as first-year type coins.
What’s It Worth?
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