As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
1852-O
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 260,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1083 |
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
The 1852-O half dime had a mintage of 260,000 coins, placing it among the scarcer New Orleans dates of the early 1850s. The semi-key status reflects both the lower mintage and the typical survival pattern of mid-century branch mint silver, which tended to circulate heavily and wear significantly before being set aside. Most surviving 1852-O half dimes are in lower circulated grades, and higher-grade examples command meaningful premiums.
The coin is one of the dates that makes a complete New Orleans Seated Liberty half dime set a genuine challenge. Collectors pursuing the full date-and-mintmark run face the 1852-O along with the 1844-O, 1853-O No Arrows, and other branch mint scarcities that sustain the New Orleans sub-collection as a distinctive collecting target.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $26 | $30 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $34 | $39 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $61 | $71 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $122 | $141 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $225 | $260 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $400 | $460 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $775 | $890 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $2,355 | $2,495 |
How much is a 1852-O Seated Liberty Half Dime worth?
How many 1852-O Seated Liberty Half Dimes were minted?
What is a 1852-O Seated Liberty Half Dime made of?
What is the melt value of a 1852-O Seated Liberty Half Dime?
Is the 1852-O Seated Liberty Half Dime a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.