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HALF-DOLLAR

The half-dollar is an American coin first issued in 1794 as a silver coin. In 1853 the weight of the half-dollar was reduced. Its coinage was authorized (at a weight of 208 grains) in April, 1792, and begun in 1794. Its weight was reduced in 1853 to 192 grains. There were no issues during the years 1798, 1799, 1800 or 1816.
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