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1792
Half Dimes · Bust (Original) Half Disme · 1792
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,500 Combined mintage for all 1792 varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Robert Birch |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-996 |
| Last edited |
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Varieties & References
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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Price guideReference
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1792 Bust (Original) Half Disme were minted?
1,500 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1792 varieties).
What is a 1792 Bust (Original) Half Disme made of?
89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper, weighing 1.35 g.
What is the melt value of a 1792 Bust (Original) Half Disme?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1792 Bust (Original) Half Disme a key date?
Yes — the 1792 Bust (Original) Half Disme is considered a key date in the Bust (Original) Half Disme series and commands a strong premium.
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