Two varieties of half dollar were struck that year. The first has a normal date and the other has a "recut" date that occurred when an engraver attempted to use a die that was left over from the previous year. This type has a "19" visible underneath the "20".
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:
Normal date:
Very worn condition - $66
Moderately worn - $110
Slightly worn - $186
Almost no wear - $818
Uncirculated - $1,770 to $24,380 depending on quality
Recut date (1820/1819)
Very worn condition - $89
Moderately worn - $127
Slightly worn - $312
Almost no wear - $1,458
Uncirculated - $2,730 to $25,680
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