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1830 Large 0
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 4,764,800 Combined mintage for all 1830 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-3767 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1830:
- 1830 Large Letters · Large Letters
- 1830 Small 0 · Small 0
External references
The 1830 Large 0 Capped Bust Half Dollar belongs to a year when the Philadelphia Mint produced 4,764,800 half dollars across all die varieties, making this one of the highest-production silver coinages of the early federal period. The Large 0 designation refers to the zero in the date logotype, which was punched into the working die using a noticeably broader and rounder numeral than its Small 0 counterpart. Collectors specializing in John Reich's Capped Bust series treat the Large 0 as a distinct die-marriage subgroup, with multiple Overton numbers falling under that umbrella. Because the half dollar was the workhorse silver denomination of the era, surviving examples often show heavy circulation, and finding pieces with original surfaces and clear date detail takes patience even at a year this populous.
Every 1830 half was struck on a planchet weighing 13.48 grams of 89.24 percent silver, measuring 32.5 millimeters in diameter, with a lettered edge reading FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR applied by the Castaing machine before striking. Authentication of the Large 0 variety hinges on direct comparison of the zero to a Small 0 reference: the Large 0 measures roughly 1.6 millimeters tall with a thick, almost circular shape, while the Small 0 is narrower and more oval. Overton attribution is the recognized standard, and pieces are typically marketed as O-101 through O-123 depending on the die marriage. Strike quality on Large 0 dies ranges widely, with the stars near the cap and the eagle's claw detail being the first to soften when dies were overused.
For collectors building a date set, the Large 0 is readily affordable in Fine through Extremely Fine grades, and Mint State examples surface regularly at major auctions. Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) holders usually note the Overton number, which protects buyers paying a premium for scarcer marriages within the Large 0 group. Background on the broader design is available in the Capped Bust Half Dollar series history.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $68 | $79 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $75 | $86 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $89 | $102 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $111 | $128 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $161 | $185 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $320 | $370 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $825 | $950 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $2,255 | $2,385 |
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