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PCGS Number: 39514 Coin Date: 1817/4 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Variety: Overdate Variety 2: O-102a Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 11 known 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>1817 over 14; Crosslet 4 shows clearly around 7</p>
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<p><b>OBV. 2. S1B, S7C-CC, S8LH, S13UE.</b> SC PT toward milling. Stars sharp. Date is 9 ½ mm. and evenly spaced, with the original 4 showing clearly. The lower left point is distinct in front of the stand of 7. The upper point of 4 above crossbar of 7. The lower right stand and crossbar of 4 show to right of the 7.</p>
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<p>I's in legend appear to be J's</p>
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<p><b>REV. B. A1UE, A2LE, A3B.</b> 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. A-A is ½ mm. The most unusual feature of this reverse is the I's in UNITED and AMERICA have the lower right serifs missing, thus causing them to look like J's. All lettering and devices sharp. (50,50,50,45,40) R.7</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 #: 39514 NGC ID: 24F8
