Composition and Specifications
Posted in Draped Bust Half DollarsAs mandated by law and as with all other silver coins of the 1790’s, the Draped Bust Half Dollar was struck with a composition of 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper. The coins had a standard diameter of 32.5 millimeters and weight of approximately 13.48 grams (208 grains). Due to the primitive circumstances at the early […]