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PCGS Number: 6181 Coin Date: 1839-O Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Variety: Reeded Edge Desg: MS Mint Mark: O Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 116,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar Coinage Years: 1807-1836 Mint Location: New Orleans Diameter: 30 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 13.36 Weight (Ounces): 0.475 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. In a change from the lettered-edge coins, there are now 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right side, representing 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 50 CENTS is centered below the eagle. PCGS #: 6181 NGC ID: 24G7
