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1797 O-102 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: OBV. 1-s2.
Reverse: Point of leaf even with base of F REV. B. Very similar to reverse A but easy to distinguish on two points. A leaf extends nearly across the base of second T in STATES. On reverse A it is just under end of left serif. A leaf also extends across the base of F to edge of serif. On reverse A this leaf extends to about halfway between base of F and O. (61,50,45,40,35) R.5 56
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-102
Rarity:
R-6-
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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