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1805/4 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: 1 and star point both touch curl OBV. 1. S1B, S7LE, S8UH, S13B. Star 8 very close to upper right serif of Y. Date is 8 ½ mm. from 1 to crossbar of 4 and set high. 180 are larger than the slender 5. Stand, point and crossbar of 4 shown clearly. Narrow milling.
Reverse: 4 ½ berries REV. A. A1C, A2UE, 3UE. 4 ½ berries in branch, 13 arrows. End of leaf points to center of base of I. Eagle's beak attached to upper side of star point. Second S in STATES shows two recuttings lower right. (65,65,63,60,60) R.3 68
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
211,722
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
O-101a
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, 1805
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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