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1824 24 over 4
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 3,504,954 Combined mintage for all 1824 varieties |
| Edge | Lettered (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR) |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | John Reich |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-3747 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1824:
- 1824
- 1824 24 over 1 · 24 over 1
- 1824 Over Various Dates · Over Various Dates
External references
The 1824 24 Over 4 Capped Bust Half Dollar shows a repunched date variety where a Mint engraver corrected or strengthened the final digit by impressing a second 4 over the original. The result is a date with traces of the underlying 4 visible alongside the corrected punch, producing a thickened or doubled appearance on the right side of the numeral. This variety differs from a true overdate because both impressions are 4s rather than two different years. Collectors group it with the overdate family because the diagnostic process and visual characteristics share similar attribution techniques. Overton cataloged the variety based on these die-punch features and the surrounding die marriage markers.
Specifications follow the standard Capped Bust half pattern at 89.24% silver, 13.48 grams, 32.5 millimeters in diameter, and the lettered edge reading FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR. The variety-specific diagnostic centers on the repunched 4, which should display clear traces of the underlying digit. The most diagnostic feature is the doubled outline visible along the right vertical of the 4, and additional evidence appears in the crossbar area where both punches overlap. Comparison against Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) CoinFacts photographs and Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) Coin Explorer images helps confirm the attribution. Weight should remain within 13.30 to 13.60 grams.
Population reports show the 24 Over 4 appears with moderate frequency among 1824 die marriages, ranking neither among the most common nor the rarest of the year. Heritage Auctions sales records indicate examples surface several times annually across all grade ranges, with Mint State pieces drawing the most attention from specialist collectors. The variety holds appeal for collectors who pursue repunched-date errors throughout the early American silver series. Original surfaces with light gray toning typically bring premiums over cleaned or retoned examples. For broader context on early Mint die preparation, see the Capped Bust Half Dollar series history.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $75 | $86 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $92 | $106 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $102 | $117 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $178 | $205 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $340 | $390 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $825 | $950 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $1,640 | $1,890 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $3,630 | $3,840 |
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