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1861 Proof
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1112 |
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The 1861 proof half dime was struck during the first year of the Civil War. Proof production continued through the conflict without interruption, as the proof coin program served collectors who were insulated from the monetary disruptions affecting commercial circulation. The 1861 proof is collected within the Civil War-era Seated Liberty proof sequence.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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