1807 50C Capped Bust, Small Stars, O-113a, R.2, MS62 PCGS....

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1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar, MS62
O-113a, Small Stars Obverse
Important First-Year Type

1807 50C Capped Bust, Small Stars, O-113a, R.2, MS62 PCGS. The Mint hired John Reich in April 1807 to create new designs for current U.S. coinage. The half dollar was among the first dies made displaying Reich's new design, a bold departure from the previous Draped Bust motif. Both Draped Bust and the new Capped Bust designs were issued in 1807, with the Draped Bust type outnumbering the new 1807 Capped Bust half dollars about three to one. The younger, less matronly visage of Liberty depicted by Reich's earliest portrait is a favorite of many Bust half collectors, although it proved troublesome to produce. This attractive Small Stars half dollar captures the essence of Reich's initial design and illustrates the Mint's difficulty maintaining die life. A Condition Census late die state example, this O-113a is sharply struck despite several lengthy die cracks. Minor weakness at the eagle's neck and left (facing) shield/wing junction is less obvious than often seen. Lustrous light, silver-gray toning adds eye appeal, while a splendid array of circumnavigating die cracks on both obverse and reverse is a wonder to behold. PCGS Population (O-113 and O-113a combined): 4 in 62, 6 finer (6/22).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24EN, Variety PCGS# 39360, Base PCGS# 6087, Greysheet# 194147)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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