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PCGS Number: 39766 Coin Date: 1828 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Variety: Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters Variety 2: O-112 Desg: MS Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper Mintage: 3,075,200 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>Die defect lines left of date</p>
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<p><b>OBV. 7. S1UE, S7UE-JCHb, S8LH, S13UE.</b> Date is 8 mm. and the figures are thick and close. There are several horizontal lines about 2 mm. to left of 1 and between end of bust and milling. These lines are visible on most specimens but disappear on worn specimens. S1 is ¾ mm. Dr. S13 less than ¼ mm. C.</p>
</section> Reverse Description: <section class="wp-paragraph">
<p><b>REV. J.</b> (see O.111) Die defect lines connecting arrowheads and recutting at C in 50 C partially obliterated by die lapping. (66,65,65,64,63) R.3</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 #: 39766 NGC ID: 24FR
