Description: A fine example of the 1813 (minted during the war of 1812) 50 cent piece. One of the most unusual engraving errors on 1813 Half Dollars is the 50C over UNI variety. The normal procedure for engraving a die in 1813 began with a hubbing of the eagle and the scroll into a steel die. Following that, the engraver began placing the legend around the central design and the denomination beneath the eagle. Clearly, the engraver of this die was a little confused when he began adding the legend to the back of the coin. Instead of beginning the word UNITED in the normal position above the tip of the eagle's right wing (viewer's left), the engraver began punching letters adjacent to the lowest arrow. He added three letters (UNI) before realizing his mistake. Rather than discard an expensive steel die, the engraver completed the die as normal, placing the denomination over the misplaced UNI. This was not unprecedented, as there are numerous overdates from this era, as well as inappropriate star counts, and misplaced letters. You will receive the coin pictured. These coins are not as rare as others to find, but this one is a great one of those available30 Day return policy if not 100% satisfiedI will insure included in the shipping charge
Price: 390.5 USD
Location: Wakefield, Virginia
End Time: 2024-03-25T14:03:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 50C
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Coin: Capped Bust
Composition: Silver
Year: 1813
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.9
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 1813
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
