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Half dimes

Scope note

United States silver coins valued at five cents and minted between 1794 and 1805 and between 1829 and 1873.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037285

Broader Terms used

<cent pieces>

Term used for

dimes, half
half-dime

Equivalent Terms used

half dime

Created

13yrs ago

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