1849 HALF DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 6262, 6393
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,252,000
Proofs: est. 10
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
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Significant examples:
Recent appearances:
PCGS AU-50. Ex- Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale"
October 5-7, 2000, Lot 6242, "WB-102, Repunched Date",
illustrated, sold for $5635.00
Varieties:
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 10 MS-64's.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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