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1864-S
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 90,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1121 |
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San Francisco struck 90,000 half dimes in 1864, a modest figure that makes the 1864-S a semi-key branch mint issue. The coin is less common than the 1863-S and carries a corresponding premium. Unlike the Philadelphia mid-1860s half dimes, which were effectively hoard pieces from birth, the San Francisco coins entered circulation and wore in the course of normal commerce. Surviving 1864-S half dimes span a wider grade range as a result, with well-worn examples more common than for the Philadelphia counterparts.
The S mintmark appears on the reverse. Circulated examples are available with some searching, and higher-grade coins command semi-key premiums. The 1864-S is one of several Civil War-era San Francisco half dimes that collectors pursue as a distinct sub-group within the broader Seated Liberty series.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $68 | $79 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $102 | $117 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $163 | $188 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $225 | $260 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $365 | $420 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $605 | $700 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $875 | $1,010 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,920 | $2,035 |
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