United States 1835 half dime

PCGS MS-63, LM-1/V-2

PCGS MS-63, LM-2/V-8

PCGS AU-50, LM-3/V-3

PCGS MS-61, LM-4/V-11

PCGS MS-65, LM-7/V-4

The 1835 LM-12/V-12 die marriage has an R-8 rarity rating. Two examples are known. The one pictured is now in an NCS holder (cleaned) and is the finer of the two known specimens.

The 1835 LM-1/V-2 die marriage has an R-2 rarity rating. This type, struck 1829-37 in large quantities, is readily available in many varieties.

Recorded mintage: 2,760,000 (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.

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