1831 50C MS62 认证号32482391, PCGS号6159

O-103 R1 CAC Sheridan Downey states about this coin: “Students will note the 3-dot signature of the ejection mechanism and faint roller marks. (Planchet strips were "rolled" to proper thickness. Blanks cut from the strips sometimes carried an imprint of the rolling machine.)”

Ron Guth

The 1831 Half Dollar has one of the largest mintages of the entire Capped Bust series.  This, coupled with the fact that there are no major varieties that compete with the regular date, makes the 1831 Half Dollar a plentiful, affordable choice for type collectors. 

Hundreds of Mint State examples have been certified, including more than one hundred each at the MS63 and MS64 levels.  Even Gem MS65 examples can be found with ease, though they are pricey at this level.  Above MS65, the 1831 Half Dollar becomes very rare and the finest example is a single PCGS MS67. 

The quality of the strike on an 1831 Half Dollar varies depending on the die variety -- some show weakness on the obverse stars; others appear to be struck from worn dies.  With a little hunting, the collector should be able to find a high grade example with close to a full strike.  Keep in mind that the PCGS Condition Census is filled with coins grading MS65 or better.