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1848-O
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 600,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1070 |
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New Orleans delivered 600,000 half dimes in 1848, a meaningful branch mint production that made the 1848-O more available than the 1844-O or other scarce New Orleans issues of the decade. The O mintmark on the reverse identifies the coin as a New Orleans product. Strike quality on New Orleans half dimes of the 1840s varies, with some coins showing sharp central detail and others showing the softer strikes typical of the branch mint.
The 1848-O is a common branch mint date in circulated grades. Higher-grade examples are less common but achievable, and the coin is a reasonable entry point for collectors wanting New Orleans Seated Liberty half dimes at moderate prices.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $26 | $30 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $29 | $34 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $41 | $47 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $81 | $94 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $168 | $194 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $265 | $305 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $515 | $595 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,485 | $1,575 |
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