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1821 Capped Bust Half, MS64
Obverse Die Crack, O-103a

1821 50C O-103a, R.4, MS64 PCGS. CAC. BHNC Die State 103.3. The 1821 Capped Bust half dollar claims a mintage of more than 1.3 million pieces, with seven die varieties for the date. This coin represents the somewhat scarce O-103a variety (defective serifs on the A's and E's and with a distinctive die crack through the date and curl into the right obverse field). This well-detailed and rare Choice Uncirculated example displays vibrant mint luster and vivid shades of gold, gray, and violet-blue toning. Population: 26 in 64 (2 in 64+), 2 finer. CAC: 7 in 64, 2 finer (11/24).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2013), lot 4505, which brought $7,050; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2015), lot 4867; Liberty Rare Coins (8/18/2019).
From The Towers Collection, Part II.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24FF, Variety PCGS# 39579, Base PCGS# 6128, GSID# 193867)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
Mintage: 1,305,797


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January, 2025
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