1821 Half Dollar Varieties

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Obverse of 1821 Half Dollar - Overton 107 Reverse of 1821 Half Dollar - Overton 107

1821 HALF DOLLAR

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,305,797
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 Sheridan Downey

Varieties:
Overton 101 -
Overton 102 -
Overton 103 -
Overton 104 -
Overton 105 -
Overton 106 -
Overton 107 -

Recent appearances:
See variety listings

Notes:
The finest example graded by PCGS is a single MS-66.

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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