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1837 Seated, Small Date
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,405,000 Combined mintage for all 1837 Seated Liberty varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1036 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1837:
- 1837 Seated, Large Date · Seated, Large Date
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The 1837 Small Date half dime uses more compact numeral punches for the date. The digits are shorter and narrower than on the Large Date version, producing a visibly different date appearance when the two varieties are placed side by side. The Small Date is less common than the Large Date among surviving coins and carries a modest premium among variety specialists.
Identifying the Small Date requires comparing the date digits against reference images or against a Large Date coin for direct comparison. On well-preserved examples in Very Fine or better, the distinction is clear. On heavily worn coins, the size difference can be ambiguous, and certification services provide the most reliable attribution.
The 1837 No Stars half dime, in both Large and Small Date varieties, represents Gobrecht's design at its most austere. The empty field around Liberty would not last. By 1838, stars would appear on the obverse, and the pure-figure design would become a one-year subtype that variety specialists pursue as a significant target within the broader Seated Liberty series.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $38 | $44 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $49 | $56 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $78 | $90 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $117 | $135 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $205 | $235 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $365 | $420 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $470 | $540 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,010 | $1,070 |
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