Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,694,200
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)

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Recent appearances:
See variety listings

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

The finest "Broken 3" example graded by PCGS is a single AU-58.

The finest "Patched 3"  example graded by PCGS is a single MS-64.

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 - 

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