Half Dimes have the same general designs as larger United States silver
coins. Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792, they were not struck
until February 1795, although some were dated 1794. At first the weight was
20.8 grains, and fineness .8924. By the Act of January 18, 1837, the weight was
reduced to 20-5/8 grains and the fineness changed to .900. The weight was later
reduced to 19.2 grains by the Act of February 21, 1853. Half Dimes offer many
varieties in the early dates.
Flowing
Hair (1794-1795); Draped Bust (1796-1805); Capped Bust (1829-1837);
Liberty Head (1837-1873); Shield Nickels (1866-1883); Liberty Head
(1883-1913); Buffalo Nickels (1913-1938); Jefferson Nickels (1938 to
date).
One of the 20th Centuries Must Have Ultra- Super-Neato coins is the 3 legged Buffalo Nickel. Designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser, Buffalo Nickels are considered a true American design with a Native American based on Lakota Chief Iron Tail and Cheyenne Two Moons ( who fought at the battle of the little big horn ) on the obverse and an American Bison on the reverse. But in the case of the 37-D 3 Legged variety, it appears that the Buffalo's 4th leg does not exist as excessive die polishing apparently resulted in the legs disappearance while surprisingly the hoof still remains intact. One of our coolest coins everMore
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Half Dimes have the same general designs as larger United States silver
coins. Authorized by the Act of April 2, 1792, they were not struck
until February 1795, although some were dated 1794. At first the weight was
20.8 grains, and fineness .8924. By the Act of January 18, 1837, the weight was
reduced to 20-5/8 grains and the fineness changed to .900. The weight was later
reduced to 19.2 grains by the Act of February 21, 1853. Half Dimes offer many
varieties in the early dates.
Flowing
Hair (1794-1795); Draped Bust (1796-1805); Capped Bust (1829-1837);
Liberty Head (1837-1873); Shield Nickels (1866-1883); Liberty Head
(1883-1913); Buffalo Nickels (1913-1938); Jefferson Nickels (1938 to
date).
