United States 1813 half dollar

This issue is among the more plentiful of the early date bust half dollars but is less common than the later date issues (1823-36). This specimen has not been attributed by Overton number; specialists are invited to submit their opinions.

Recorded mintage: 1,241,903.

Specification: 13.48 g, .892 fine silver, .386 troy oz ASW, reeded edge, designed by John Reich.

Catalog reference: KM 37.

Source:

• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.

Link to:

• 1807 half dollar
• 1814 dime
• 1814 half dollar
• 1815 quarter
• return to United States Capped Bust Half Dollars (1807-1839)
• Coins and currency dated 1813