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1856 Proof
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | Proof; exact mintage unknown |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1096 |
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The 1856 proof half dime marks the removal of the arrows from the design, though the reduced weight established in 1853 was retained. Proof production began to increase from this point forward as the Mint moved toward a more formalized annual proof program. Surviving examples are more available than the pre-1856 proofs, though still scarce by general standards.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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