1807 50C Draped Bust MS65 NGC....

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Sharp 1807 Draped Bust Gem Half Dollar, O-108

1807 50C Draped Bust MS65 NGC. O-108, R.3. The engraver punched star 7 into the die with counterclockwise rotation, so that it points above the base of L. Similarly, star 8 points well above the base of Y, and nearly touches star 9. Reverse F is missing the right base of the F in OF, five berries all have thick stems, a leaf points to the extreme right of the I in AMERICA, AM is joined at the base and A is joined to third feather, and the beak comes down on the upper side of the star point.
This is the last year of the Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle type, with an estimated mintage of 301,076 coins, which according to Walter Breen, in his Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins, "almost certainly includes many dated 1806.
Perusal of NGC/PCGS population figures indicate that the 1807 Heraldic Eagle half dollar is relatively available through the About Uncirculated grade level. Mint State pieces, especially those in the higher grades thereof, are more challenging. Indeed, the two services have seen 13 Gems, a mere two Premium Gems, and none finer.
This MS65 example displays soft luster covered with medium gray and reddish-gold patination. A well executed strike endows the design features with sharp definition, except for the typically soft eagle's breast and neck. Close inspection reveals no significant contact marks. This is a lovely coin for the early half dollar specialist or for a high-grade type set. Census: 7 in 65, 1 finer (7/08).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24EM, PCGS# 6079, GSID# 6139)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
Mintage: 301,076

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