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PCGS Number: 39503 Coin Date: 1817 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Variety: O-110a 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 Obverse Description: <section class="wp-paragraph">
<p>Solid triple segments at star 13</p>
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<p><b>OBV. 7. S1LE, S7B-CLC, S8LE, S13 UH</b> of the center one of triple segments. Tiny center dot on neck. Date is 8 mm. A die defect lump below base of 7.</p>
</section> Reverse Description: <section class="wp-paragraph">
<p>Tool mark from arrow feathers</p>
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<p><b>REV. G. A1LH, A2UE, A3UH.</b> 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and low. A-A is ½ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. A straight horizontal tool mark from tip of feathers to upper arrow shaft. (66,66,65,65,65) R.2</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 #: 39503 NGC ID: 24F6
