United States 1833 half dime

PCGS MS-64, LM-1/V-7

PCGS AU-55, LM-2/V-9

PCGS MS-63, LM-3.1/V-4

PCGS AU-58, LM-4.1/V-3

PCGS MS-61, LM-4.2/V-3

The 1833 LM-1/V-7 die marriage has an R-3 rarity rating. This type, struck 1829-37 in large quantities, is readily available in many varieties.

Recorded mintage: 1,370,000 (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, 59th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2005.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.

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