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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The small eagle design is slightly modified (improved) from the 1794-5 issues. Seen here standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by a more ornate olive wreath that tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3757
Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Gilbert Stuart
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
1.35 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0434 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0387 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
16.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1796/5
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,230
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dime
Coinage Years:
1796-1805
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
4255
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Coin Value History
1796/5 H10c MS
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1796/5 H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$245,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $204,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1796-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1796 H10c MS
Worth: $1,045 – $240,000
1796 H10c LIKERTY MS
Worth: $1,045 – $240,000
1797 H10c 15 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $950 – $180,000
1797 H10c 13 Stars MS
Worth: $2,200 – $144,000
Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Dime H10c Heraldic Eagle, 1800-1805 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1803-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c MS
Worth: $900 – $422,500
1800 H10c LIBEKTY MS
Worth: $1,080 – $108,000
1801 H10c MS
Worth: $1,050 – $214,500
1802 H10c MS
Worth: $70,000 – $432,000
1803 H10c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,020 – $90,000
1803 H10c Small 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $108,000
1805 H10c MS
Worth: $1,250 – $48,000
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6, MS60 NGC. ...
$16,470
1796/5 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-2, V-2. Rarity-6. VF-25 (PCGS).
$6,600
1796/5 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-2. Rarity-6. AU-53 (NGC).
$9,600
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6, VG10 PCGS. ...
$5,280
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6, MS63 PCGS. ...
$28,200
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6, AU55 PCGS. ...
$15,275
1796/5 Draped Bust Half Dime. Logan McCloskey-2. Rarity-6. Mint State-66 (PCGS).
$188,000
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6, AU58 PCGS. ...
$25,850
1796/5 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-2. Rarity-6. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH.
$87,831
1796/5 H10C MS62+ PCGS Secure. V-2, LM-2, R.6. ...
$27,600
$6,435
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6.--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. The surfaces are bright silver, and the obverse shows mino...
$7,475
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6. Reiver state b. XF45 NGC. One of the most sought after varieties as this is an important Guid...
$9,775
1796/5 H10C AU Details, Improperly Cleaned NCS. V-2, LM-2, R.6. The previous 5 is centered below the 6 with its flag visibl...
$11,500
1796/5 H10C
$4,312
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6, MS60 NGC. ...
$12,000
1796/5 H10C V-2, LM-2, R.6, VG10 PCGS. ...
$3,525
1796/5 H10C MS63 PCGS. V-2, LM-2, R.6. ...
$31,725
1796/5 H10C AU55 PCGS. ...
$20,700
1796/5 H10C MS66 PCGS. ...
$345,000
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