Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,559,573
Proofs: est. 5

Designer: John Reich

Diameter: ±32-33 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 89.2%
Copper - 10.8%

Weight:  208 grains (13.48 grams)

Edge: Lettered ("FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR")

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia)

Images courtesy of David Akers Numismatics, Inc.

Ex - the John Jay Pittman collection

Varieties:
Overton 101 - 
Overton 102 - 
Overton 103 - 
Overton 104 - 
Overton 105 - 
Overton 106 - 
Overton 107 - 
Overton 108 - 
Overton 109 - 
Overton 110 - 
Overton 111 - 
Overton 112 - 
Overton 113 - 
Overton 114 - 
Overton 115 - 

Recent appearances:
See variety listings

Notes:
The finest examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-67's.

The finest "1822/1" examples graded by PCGS are 6 MS-64's.

The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 3 PR-65's.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
Al C. Overton, "Early Half Dollar Varieties 1794-1836"

"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service