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PCGS Number: 39482 Coin Date: 1814 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Variety: O-106 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 1,000,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar Coinage Years: 1807-1836 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 32.5 Fineness: 0.89 Weight (Grams): 13.48 Weight (Ounces): 0.4755 Designer: John Reich Edge: Lettered Obverse Description: <section class="wp-paragraph">
<p>Mouth open, curl stands out</p>
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<p><b>OBV. 5-s3.</b> Same as 5-s2 except in this third usage of the die, the mouth is well open and forecurl stands away from headband. A phenomena that often came about with deterioration of the die. A second group of multiple clash marks have developed, but different from the ones on the first usage (that were removed before second use). Some of the field has a mottled look, there are multiple letters under bust and additional bars at the ear.</p>
</section> Reverse Description: <section class="wp-paragraph">
<p><b>REV. F. A1UE, A2UH, A3B.</b> 50 C. is 2 ½ mm. and low. A-A is ¾ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. Left sides of T-I are in line. (65,65,63,62,62) R.5</p>
</section> General Notes: Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report. PCGS #: 39482 NGC ID: 24F3
