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1797 O-101a Half Dollar MS Values
Details
Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $14.67
Obverse: Star 15 touches drapery OBV. 1. S1B, S8UE, S9C, S15UH. Date close and high, with 1 and 7 close to curl and bust. Star 15 touches drapery. Star 9 very close to upper right serif of Y.
Reverse: Die defect at base of 1 in fraction REV. A. A1UE, A2C, A3UE. End of leaf centered below OF. Die defect at lower right base of 1 in ½. A die crack from edge through O in OF to leaf. Same reverse as on 1796. (66,65,63,62,61,) R.5 55
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,918
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1796-1797
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
O-101a
Rarity:
R-4+
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
13.48 gr
Weight:
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1/2
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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