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Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
Long spike-like segment between star 7 and L OBV. 5. S1UH, S7LH, S8UH, S13UH. Stars are sharp pointed and close to milling. Date is 8 ½ mm. and large, with 6 higher than 180. 1 close to curl. Spikelike segment between star 7 and L, a similar one between L and I is closer to I. Some specimens begin to show a die crack at base of 180 and like many of these early halves may or may not show various clash marks.
Reverse Description
Die break at OF. 5 berries, all have stems REV. T. A1C, A2C, A3C. 5 berries all with stems, the two center ones touch leaves above. Point of leaf close under right base of I. Star point attached to beak just above point of same. A2 clear of both feathers and M. A fine die crack from milling joins right side of O in OF with small lump and extends through clouds into stars. (58,58,55,53,53) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194124
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1806
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered (FIFTY CENTS OR A HALF DOLLAR)
Variety:
Pointed 6, Stem
Variety 2:
O-125a
Coin Date:
1806
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
39332
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