The 1871 Liberty Seated Half Dime was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the late half-dime series (1837–1873), featuring the seated Liberty design. PR-62 indicates a proof strike with full, mint-fresh surfaces but noticeable contact marks or hairlines that prevent a higher proof grade.
Denomination: 5 cents (Half Dime)
Date & Mint: 1871, Philadelphia
Designer: Christian Gobrecht / Mint engraving staff (Seated Liberty design)
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: Low (exact proof mintage unknown — proofs were struck in small quantities near series end)
Series Years: 1837–1873
Mintmark Location: None (Philadelphia issues have no mintmark)
PCGS price guide: $600
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