United States ½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime", 1796 – 1797

small eagle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States
Currency Dollar (1785 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Cents
Year 1796 – 1797
Ruler Federal republic (1776–9999)
Composition Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.35
Diameter (mm) 16.5

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1797  44.5K 13 stars 37%
1797  — 15 stars 58%
1797  — 16 stars 42%
1796  10.2K 32%
1796  — "LIKERTY" variety 42%
1796  — overdate 6/5 42%

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