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1856-O
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,100,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1097 |
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New Orleans delivered 1,100,000 half dimes in 1856, continuing a steady branch mint production schedule. The O mintmark appears on the reverse. Like the Philadelphia 1856 issue, the 1856-O removed the arrows from the date while retaining the lighter weight. Surviving examples are common in circulated grades and available in Uncirculated condition for collectors willing to pay the quality premium.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $21 | $24 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $26 | $30 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $29 | $34 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $46 | $53 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $107 | $124 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $230 | $265 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $435 | $500 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,060 | $1,120 |
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