1838-O 50c BM

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

From a mintage of 20 coins struck in proof format, an estimated 10 are known to survive today.

Country United States of America
Year 1838
Serie Capped Bust Half Dollars
Denomination 50c
Mint New Orleans
coinage-type Capped bust half dollar
desg PR
designer John Reich
diameter 30
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 90% silver; 10% copper
mint-mark O
mintage 20
ngc-id 27SP
obverse-description 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.
pcgs-link 6226
pcgs-number 6226
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 50C is centered below the eagle.
weight-grams 13.36
year-display 1836-1839