1857-O
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,380,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1100 |
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New Orleans produced 1,380,000 half dimes in 1857, a substantial branch mint output. The 1857-O is common in circulated grades and available in Uncirculated condition. Strike quality is generally good for a New Orleans issue, with central detail typically cleaner than on some earlier branch mint dates. The O mintmark on the reverse identifies the coin as New Orleans-struck.
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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) | $38 | $44 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $66 | $77 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $143 | $165 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $245 | $285 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $520 | $555 |
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