1858-O
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,660,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1104 |
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New Orleans produced 1,660,000 half dimes in 1858. The 1858-O is common in circulated grades and available in Uncirculated condition for collectors willing to pay the quality premium. The O mintmark appears on the reverse. New Orleans strike quality in the late 1850s was generally good, and the 1858-O is a reasonable choice for collectors wanting a mid-series branch mint Seated Liberty half dime.
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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) | $41 | $47 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $66 | $77 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $127 | $146 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $196 | $225 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $505 | $535 |
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