USA 50 cents Capped Bust Half Dollar 1811
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 50 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 37 |
| Mintage | 1,203,644 |
| Metal | Silver 0.893 |
| thickness | 1.7 mm |
| diameter | 32.5 mm |
| weight | 13.48 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Creators:
John Reich
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Flags
Creators:
John Reich
50 C.
E PLURIBUS UNUM
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
A single obverse die revealing a trace of an underlying 0 beneath the final numeral 1 was paired with two reverse dies. In die marriage O-101, the 0 is faintly visible to the right of the 1, and a large, period-like dot is seen between numerals 81. When this die was paired with a second reverse to make O-102, both dies were in their final days. The denticles are blurred or non-existant, and the dot has been polished off of the obverse, along with any evidence of the underlying 0. This is the more scarce of the two varieties, but O-101 remains more popular with general collectors. Though readily available in circulated grades, Mint State examples are rare.Read More
