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1846 Proof

Half Dimes · Seated Liberty Half Dimes · 1837–1873
Key date Proof
Weight1.34 g
Diameter15.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage Proof; exact mintage unknown
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-1063

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The 1846 proof half dime is particularly significant because the year is also the major circulation strike key date. While the business strike production of 27,000 coins makes the circulation 1846 a key rarity, the proof is even rarer, with a population estimated in the single digits. Either version of the 1846 half dime is a major acquisition, and the proof combines extreme rarity with the coin's already famous date.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1846 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 1.34 g.
What is the melt value of a 1846 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime?
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 1846 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime a key date?
Yes — the 1846 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime is considered a key date in the Seated Liberty Half Dimes series and commands a strong premium.