1839 O (New Orleans) Capped Bust Half Dollar

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Designer: Christian GobrechtEdge: Reeded
Diameter: 30 millimetersMint: New Orleans
Content: 90% silver 10% copperCirculation Strikes: 178,976
Weight: 13.36 gramsProof Strikes: About 10
Capped Bust Half Dollar General Grading Standards
G4 Good - LIBERTY discernible on head band.
VG8 Very Good - Minimum of three letters in LIBERTY must be clear.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY complete.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY is sharp. Shoulder clasp is clear.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY sharp and strong. Hair details show.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on cap, cheek, and hair above the forehead, claws, wing tops, and the head.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.

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