Whitman Expo
1802 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 high date OBV. 1. S1C, S7C, S8C, S13UE. Large high close date, with 1 and 2 very close to curl and bust. Stars large and mostly flat. Star 8 very close to Y. Star 7 recut. Stars 1 and 13 very close to curl and bust. Recutting usually visible at Y.
Reverse: 12 arrows REV. A. A1B, A2UE, A3C. 5 berries, 12 arrows, base of A in AMERICA embedded in feathers. Same reverse as 1801 B. (60,60,58,58,53) R.3 62
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
29,890
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, 1802
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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