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PCGS Number: 39929 Coin Date: 1835 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Variety: O-103 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 5,352,006 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><b>OBV. 2. S1B, 7LH-UHHb, S8B, S13UE.</b> Stars are small and clear of milling. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and a bit low. Unlike obverse 1 the 5 has a narrow and nearly straight top. 83 is closer than 18 or 35. The forecurl and headband curve away from each other leaving a definite oval between. There is a flat spot in the milling opposite end of bust, with little or no separation of the segments.</p>
</section> Reverse Description: <section class="wp-paragraph">
<p>Die defect lines between stripes</p>
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<p><b>REV. B. A1LE, A2LE, A3B.</b> 50 C. is 1 mm. and loop of 5 is nearly closed. A-A is 1 mm. Left sides of T-I are in line. A prominent center dot is directly on the fourth crossbar. There are a number of parallel diagonal die defect lines between stripes of shield. Also a small elongated vertical lump between stripes 2 and 3, but closer to 3. This is reverse S of 1834 carried over to 1835. (65,65,65,65,64) 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 #: 39929 NGC ID: 24FZ
