Capped Bust Half Dollar

Stunning Choice Uncirculated 1821 Half Dollar

Condition Census Quality

1821 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-107. Rarity-3. MS-64 * (NGC). CAC.

A visually sensational example with impeccable surface quality. Faint golden shades at the centers are framed by vibrant rings of golden-bronze and electric-blue iridescence at the borders on both sides. These colors are further emphasized by intense satiny luster that cartwheels across the fields. Sharply struck and certainly close to Gem preservation in many respects. While lower grade 1821 half dollars are not particularly uncommon, Choice and Gem specimens of this date are as rare, or rarer, than any date from the first half of the Capped Bust half dollar series. This example is one of the finest known from the O-107 dies, ranking at CC#5 in Herrman's Autumn 2020 census. Just a single coin has been graded finer at NGC, and pedigree to the famous Green and Newman collections is also sure to generate interest.

PCGS# 39586. NGC ID: 24FF.

NGC Census: 2; 1 finer in this category.

From the Richard Jewell Collection. Earlier ex "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $4.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; Heritage's sale of November 2013, lot 33581.

Estimate: $ 10000