1892-O 50C Micro O, Good 6 PCGS....

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1892-O Micro O, Good 6
Lightly Marked Surfaces

1892-O 50C Micro O, Good 6 PCGS. In circulated grades, the 1892-O is the key regular issue of the Barber half series, but it is common relative to the rare Micro O variety. The die engraver incorrectly used a mintmark punch intended for a quarter. The mistake is more easily understood when one realizes that 1892 was the first year of New Orleans half dollar production since 1861.

This Choice Good example displays full rims (except for the dentils), distinct stars, and bold peripheral legends. Liberty's jawline, ear, and wreath are fairly strong, and the letters L and TY of LIBERTY show, as do most of those in E PLURIBUS UNUM. The lighter motifs stand out from the deeper gray fields, especially on the obverse. Some scattered minute marks are noted, but these are fewer and less severe than what might be expected for a coin experiencing heavy circulation. Population: 3 in 6, 23 finer (4/14).(Registry values: P8)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24LH, PCGS# 6463, Greysheet# 6578)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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