1829 HALF DOLLAR
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 3,712,156
Proofs: est. 10
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)
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Recent appearances:
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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 -
Overton 116 -
Overton 117 -
Overton 118 -
Overton 119 -
Notes:
The finest examples graded by PCGS are 10 MS-65's.
The finest "1829/7" examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-65's.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-64.
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
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