Obsolete US coinage that circulated in commerce
Half dime The half dime was authorized for coinage in 1792. However, the first coins were not produced until 1795 with a date of 1794. This domination was produced thru 1873

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Like many of the long running designs that the US mint employed this series saw several design and composition changes throughout its history. This particular design is called the seated liberty type and was employed between 1837 to 1873. During the years of production for the seated liberty type design, the US mint employed four different varieties of the design on half dimes, this example is variety 2.

A very nice and original appearing example, what some collectors would call "crusty". I do like this coin and it is a premium coin as evidenced by the CAC green bean. But I have to admit that it is a bit dark for my tastes and perhaps one day I'll attempt to switch this one for a lighter coin that is more what I tend to gravitate towards.