United States 1829 half dime

LM-1

LM-11

This type, struck 1829-37 in large quantities, is readily available in many varieties. This was the first issue of this denomination since 1805.

Recorded mintage: 1,230,000 (all varieties).

Specification: 1.35 g, .892 fine silver, .038 try oz ASW, 15.5 mm diameter, reeded edge, designed by William Kneass.

Catalog reference: KM 47.

Source:

• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.

Link to:

• 1800 half dime
• 1829 cent
• 1830 half dime
• Coins and currency dated 1829
• return to United States Capped Bust Half Dimes (1829-1837)