1838 50c Reeded Edge

Coin / United States of America / 1838 / Philadelphia / Capped Bust Half Dollars / 50c

coinage-type Capped bust half dollar
desg MS
designer John Reich
diameter 30
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 90% silver; 10% copper
mintage 3,546,000
ngc-id 24G5
obverse-description Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. In a change from the lettered-edge coins, there are now 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right side, representing the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
pcgs-link 6177
pcgs-number 6177
reverse-description 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 50 CENTS is centered below the eagle.
variety Reeded Edge
weight-grams 13.36
weight-ounces 0.36169
year-display 1836-1839