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PCGS Number: 86226 Coin Date: 1838-O Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Desg: PR Mint Mark: O Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 10 known Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar Coinage Years: 1836-1839 Mint Location: New Orleans Diameter: 30 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 13.36 Weight (Ounces): 0.4755 Designer: John Reich Edge: Reeded 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: From a mintage of 20 coins struck in proof format, an estimated 10 are known to survive today. Cameo surfaces. PCGS #: 86226 NGC ID: 27SP
