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1835 Large Date, Small 5C
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 2,760,000 Combined mintage for all 1835 varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | William Kneass |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1025 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1835:
- 1835 Large Date, Large 5C · Large Date, Large 5C
- 1835 Small Date, Large 5C · Small Date, Large 5C
- 1835 Small Date, Small 5C · Small Date, Small 5C
External references
The 1835 Large Date, Small 5C variety pairs the taller date punches with a more compact denomination marking on the reverse. The 5C digit is noticeably shorter than on the Large 5C versions, a consistent diagnostic feature that collectors can verify under magnification. The variety is one of four recognized 1835 half dime combinations and is collected as a distinct die marriage.
The 1835 is the most variety-rich year in the Capped Bust half dime series. Four separate Large/Small Date and Large/Small 5C combinations create a complete matrix for the year, and specialists pursue all four for complete variety sets. Among the four, the Large Date, Small 5C is in the middle of the scarcity distribution, neither the rarest nor the most common.
Identification requires comparing both the date and the denomination against reference images. The distinctions are consistent but subtle, and on worn coins the smaller features can be difficult to measure. Certification services attribute the variety on certified examples, simplifying the identification process for collectors who prefer not to work from photographs.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| 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) | — | — |
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