These were the last silver 5 cent coins to be produced. Featuring the Seated Liberty Design first seen on the 1836 judd silver dollar patterns, this type went through many changes through the years. They were minted alongside shield nickels with the same denomination starting in 1866.
Coin Features:Obverse: Seated Liberty Design holding a Liberty Shield and Phrygian cap on a pole
Reverse: “HALF DIME” surrounded by an oak wreath and the legend “United States of America” Mintmark between denomination and wreath.