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1892-O Micro O Half Dollar MS FS-501 Values
Details
The O mintmark is smaller than normal. Most often referred to as a Micro O, this variety was created when an O mintmark punch for quarters was used in place of the regular, larger mintmark intended for half dollar dies. This is one of the rarest collectible varieties of any series! As of 2024, about 51 pieces are known. The majority have problems of some sort or another. They are very rare in circulated grades and extremely rare in MS. Most are AG to VG, and a problem-free coin is a treasure.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $26.42
Obverse: Portrait of Liberty surrounded by 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right. IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed at the top with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse: The heraldic eagle holding the symbolic olive branches and arrows is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. A ribbon in the eagle's beak bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. 13 stars appear in the field above the eagle's head. Mintmark, if any, is positioned under the eagles tail feathers, above the D in DOLLAR.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
<100 Known
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Micro O
Variety 2:
FS-501
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
12.5 gr
Weight:
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1892
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
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