Capped Bust Half Dollar
1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-112. Rarity-1. Large Stars, 50/20. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
A desirable near-Mint example with clouds of pearly luster glowing around the devices. Handsome lavender-grey shades dominate the centers, with gold and sapphire iridescence accenting the borders. A few scattered areas of dark patina are confined to the periphery and the surfaces show only the faintest trace of handling across the high points. An attractive example with strong eye appeal for the assigned grade. Always in demand among early half dollar variety collectors, the 1807 50/20 is not only an obvious die preparation blunder that is evident to the naked eye, but it also enjoys its own listing in the popular Guide Book reference on United States coins. Two die marriages are known for this variety, employing the same reverse but different obverses. Overton-112 is the more common in terms of total number of coins extant, although in Choice AU and Mint State it is scarce and eagerly sought.
PCGS# 6086. NGC ID: 24EN.
From the Naples Bay Collection.
Estimate: $3500