Diameter: 15.5 mm
Mintage: part of the final-year mintage; Small 5 C. and Large 5 C.
Weight: 1.34 grams (20.8 grains)
Metal: 89.24% silver
Edge: Reeded
Designer: William Kneass (after John Reich)
Category: Half Dimes
The final year of the Capped Bust design comes with Small 5 C. and Large 5 C. varieties. Coins of 1837 are particularly hard to find in choice Uncirculated grade, making a nice example desirable.
What’s It Worth?
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