1832 Small Letters Half Dollar PR O-123 Values

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1832 Small Letters Half Dollar PR O-123 Values

Details

Die marriage known in proof format only. Two known impaired proofs certified at PCGS. Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.

Obverse: Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.

Reverse: An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.

Basic Information

GSID:

194471

Coin Date:

1832

Denomination:

50c / 50 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

2

Coinage Type:

Capped bust half dollar

Coinage Years:

1807-1836

Composition:

89% silver; 11% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Small Letters

Variety 2:

O-123

Rarity:

R-7+

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.89

Weight:

13.48 gr

Weight:

0.4755 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.3868 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

32.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John Reich

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1832

Obverse Designer:

John Reich

Reverse Lettering:

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

Reverse Designer:

John Reich

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