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1848 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-1067
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About this coinHistory

The 1848 proof half dime continues the sequence. Proof production at the Philadelphia Mint in the mid-to-late 1840s remained informal, with small numbers of coins struck each year for collectors and presentation. Surviving 1848 proofs are rare.

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PR-63 Proof (PR) — —
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1848 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 1.34 g.
What is the melt value of a 1848 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 1848 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime a key date?
Yes — the 1848 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime is considered a key date in the Seated Liberty Half Dimes series and commands a strong premium.