Mintage Information for U.S. Coins
The half dime was the smallest silver denomination originally authorized within the American monetary system. The mintages for the Draped Bust Half Dimes remained at relatively low levels throughout the course of the series, creating scarce issues and one significant rarity. A change in the reverse design creates two distinct subtypes. The obverse design used […]
The mintages of the Capped Bust Half Dime are well above the levels experienced for earlier issues of the denomination. This makes completion of a full set an achievable task for most collectors. The coin series carried a design based on the work of John Reich, but modified by John Kneass. The same basic design […]
The Flowing Hair Half Dime was the smallest-sized silver coin authorized under the Coinage Act of April 2, 1792, which established the United States Mint and regulated U.S. coinage. The coin’s designer is unknown. However, the coin was engraved by the United States Mint’s first Chief Engraver—Robert Scot—and features Liberty facing right with unbound hair […]