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1859-O
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 560,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1107 |
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New Orleans produced 560,000 half dimes in 1859, the final year of the Stars Obverse With Drapery subtype at the branch mint. The 1859-O is the last Stars Obverse New Orleans half dime, a terminal-year branch mint issue that pairs with the 1859 Philadelphia coin as the final two Stars Obverse half dimes of the series. The O mintmark appears on the reverse.
Surviving 1859-O half dimes are available in circulated grades at moderate prices. The terminal-year status gives the coin additional collector interest as the final Stars Obverse New Orleans issue, though the date is not rare enough to command major premiums.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $26 | $30 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $38 | $44 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $54 | $62 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $74 | $86 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $136 | $157 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $184 | $210 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $230 | $265 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $520 | $555 |
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