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

small eagle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United States 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

Description

5 Cents from United States. Issued from 1796 to 1797. Struck in Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper). Measures 16.5 mm and weighs 1.35 g.

Obverse
Draped bust right, flanked by stars
Reverse
Small eagle surrounded by wreath
Edge
Reeded

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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