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1801 O-101 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: Large close date OBV. 1. S1UE, S7UE, S8LE, S13UE. Large stars and 1 and 13 are close to curl and bust.
Reverse: A2 does not touch wing feathers REV. A. A1LE, A2C, A3B. A2 close to wing but does not touch. 5 berries, 13 arrows. Numerous die defect lumps including a large one between ER, another joins three segments of milling below the arrow shafts. Others at arrow points, left base of N, above arrow points and below left wing. Many smaller ones, apparently from a rusted and pitted die. Clash lines in clouds, at OF, below right wing on most specimens. (63,63,62,62,60) R.3 60
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
30,289
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
O-101
Rarity:
R-2
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, 1801
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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