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1871
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,873,960 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1140 |
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Mintage for 1871 reached 1,873,960 half dimes at Philadelphia, a full return to normal production levels. The Civil War and early Reconstruction disruptions had passed, and silver coinage was once again circulating freely in the eastern economy. The half dime denomination had returned to its workhorse role in small-change commerce, handling ordinary retail transactions across the country.
The 1871 is a common date and available in all grades. The Great Chicago Fire occurred in October 1871, devastating much of the city. The half dimes struck in Philadelphia that year circulated through the national response to the disaster, though no specific connection to the fire distinguishes the date.
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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) | $34 | $39 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $38 | $44 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $66 | $77 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $122 | $141 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $270 | $285 |
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