{"product_id":"1857-seated-liberty-half-dime-vf-details-whizzed","title":"1857 Seated Liberty Half Dime - VF Details (Whizzed)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a fascinating piece of pre-Civil War American silver coinage to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Fine (VF) Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. Struck from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Half Dime carried a face value of five cents and was one of the smallest silver denominations issued by the United States Mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Gobrecht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the obverse features Liberty seated on a rock beside a Union shield while holding a liberty pole topped with a cap. The reverse displays the denomination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALF DIME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e surrounded by a wreath, creating the classic design associated with this historic series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Fine (VF) Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition, this coin retains moderate overall detail despite circulation wear. Liberty's figure, shield, date, reverse wreath, lettering, and other major design elements remain clearly identifiable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been designated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhizzed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning its surfaces were mechanically altered or polished in an attempt to create a brighter or more lustrous appearance. Whizzing can leave unnatural shine, fine surface lines, or disturbed original surfaces and prevents the coin from receiving a straight numerical grade. Despite this impairment, it remains a genuine and affordable example of a historic 19th-century U.S. silver denomination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime – VF Details (Whizzed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in toning, wear, surface appearance, and the extent of the whizzing or other associated surface characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48698227163381,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1857-liberty-seated-half-dime-vf_31349_Obv.jpg?v=1787325341","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1857-seated-liberty-half-dime-vf-details-whizzed","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}