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1817 50c O-104a

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    1817 50C O-104a, R.6, XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 16,800 01/03/2018
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 39495
      Coin Date: 1817
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Variety: O-104a
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
      Mintage: 1,215,567
      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 (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
      Obverse Description: Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
      Reverse Description: An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
      General Notes: Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
      PCGS #: 39495
      NGC ID: 24F6
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