My father recently passed and knowing I'm an avid coin collector at best he sent me a few of his gold and silver coins mostly graded. However this one 1830 50 cent piece which is in a coin holder seems different. In doing my research it seems to be a small o or letters and it has a lettered edge to it. But it also is missing the'E' in E Pluribus. Can't tell if it's worn or not. Help! do I have something here or no??. Thanks Pat Jolicoeur
The coin is a nice example of a Capped Bust Half Dollar. Your coin is circulated and is a fairly common date. The missing 'E' in the motto is very common. (That portion of the reverse is directly opposite the highest portion of the obverse and it was difficult to get the reverse to fully strike up in that spot.) And the lettered edge is normal for that coin.
Thanks and yes it does not look as though it had been done purposely. I cannot find in any coin book if this was an error or in fact a grind off.
Wow! I guess I won't be retiring anytime soon this is good info, I do not want to misrepresent something that it is not..any idea on value?
I'm sorry for your loss. The "missing" E is common in E PLURIBUS UNUM and was related to striking issues that the early US Mint had attempted to solve. Your coin appears quite lovely, though I cannot tell if it is a bit glossy from an old wipe or cleaning. It looks to be die marriage O.113, which is an R2 die marriage. This is a common coin in this circulated condition.
Excellent responses. I agree common strike weakness, in fact its harder to find these fully struck than like this. I also think its been lightly cleaned years ago like most of these have, but not badly.
1830 50 cent piece THANKS VERY MUCH, ALL GOOD STUFF..YES I HAVE SEEN THIS COIN FOR A COUPLE YEARS IN THIS CASE AND NEVER GIVEN IT MUCH THOUGHT, Now I know..very educational
