1844-O HALF DOLLAR
PCGS No: 6246
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 2,005,000
Proofs: 0
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: "O"
(for New Orleans, LA) below the eagle on the reverse
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Significant examples:
Recent appearances:
PCGS EF-45. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust
Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 713, "Double Date",
illustrated, sold for $2,760.00
PCGS VF-35. Ex - Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May
31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8382, not illustrated, sold for $1,495.00
Notes:
The finest examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-64's.
The finest "Doubled Date" example graded by PCGS is a single
MS-64.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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