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1842 Half Dollars by Variety | Seated Liberty Half Dollars by Date | Half Dollars by Type

Obverse of 1842 Half Dollar - Small Date, Large Letters Reverse     Reverse of 1842 Half Dollar - Small Date, Large Letters Reverse


1842 HALF DOLLAR -
Small Date, Large Letters Reverse

PCGS No: 6240

Rarity:  

Designer: Obverse by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht; reverse by Christian Gobrecht

Diameter: ±30 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: ±206 grains (±13.4 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle on the reverse

Images courtesy of David Akers Numismatics, Inc.

Significant examples:
(illustrated above).  Ex - John Jay Pittman - David Akers Numismatics, Inc. sale of the John Jay Pittman collection

Recent appearances:
 NGC MS-62.  Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8381, not illustrated, sold for $1,495.00  From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko

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