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An Excessively Rare 1893-S in Gem Mint State PCGS MS-65 CAC
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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
Heavy die crack between 2 and 5, S11 recut OBV. 15. S1LH, S7C-JCHb, S8C, S13UE. Heavy die crack extends from lower edge to curls passing between 2 and 5. Star 11 has lower 3 points recut.
Reverse Description
ED and AM each solidly joined REV. C. A1LE, A2UE, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. A-A is ¾ mm. I is centered under left side of T. No center dot but a vertical line at left end of the upper five crossbars. In addition to the joined ED and AM, ME are very close and M is higher. This same reverse used in 1824 (see O.116) (30,20,20,20,12) R.7
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193947
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1825
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
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
Variety:
O-118
Coin Date:
1825
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,900,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
7+
PCGS #:
39665
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