1856 US Seated Liberty Half Dime.  ~ 90% Silver
United States Rare Coin & Currency

1856 US Seated Liberty Half Dime. ~ 90% Silver

$45.00
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Metal
silver
Type
Junk Silver
Low (since tracked)
$45.00= tracked low
Year:
1856
Updated:
Apr 16, 2026, 6:01 PM

Description

The half dime was a United States coin worth five cents. It was minted from 1794 to 1873 and was made of silver. The half dime was smaller than a regular dime, hence the name "half dime." It was eventually replaced by the nickel five-cent coin. 

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