Whitman Expo
1805/4 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. Most specimens in this die marriage show a die crack through the second star to the curls.
Reverse: 4 berries--12 arrows REV. B. A1B, A2LE, A3UH. 4 berries and the two center ones have long stems, the upper and lower ones no stems. 12 arrows and the second arrow point is below the left stand of N. Beak and star are attached solid point to point. End of leaf close to right base of I. Most specimens show a fine die crack from tip of right wing to top of AM. (see also O.108, O.110, & O.114) (58,58,55,55,50) R.3 69
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-102
Rarity:
R-3
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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