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1839 Capped Bust 50 Cents PR

1839 Capped Bust 50 Cents PR

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Capped Bust Half Dollars, Proof (1818–1839)

1839 Capped Bust 50 Cents PR

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Basic Information

GSID:

6225

Coin Date:

1839

Denomination:

50c / 50 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

1 or 2 Known

Coinage Type:

Capped bust half dollar

Coinage Years:

1807-1836

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Capped Bust

Rarity:

R-7+

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

13.36 gr

Weight:

0.4755 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

30 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John Reich

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1839

Obverse Designer:

John Reich

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.

Reverse Designer:

John Reich

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