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***Auction Highlight*** 1815/2 O-101a R-3 Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded xf+ By USCG (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1815/2 O-101a R-3 Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded xf+ By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1815/2 O-101a R-3 Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded xf+ By USCG. 0 The undisputed key date of the design type, 1807 to 1836; just 47,150 examples were struck, far and away the lowest mintage in a series where large mintages of a million or more pieces was the norm.The late die state of the 1815/2 is somewhat scarcer than the earlier Overton-101 variety, confirmed by a rising die crack that runs through 50 C on the reverse.All 1815 half dollars, were struck from the same set of dies, distinguished by the famous overdate. This example is in a late die state with a crack through the denomination and heavy clashing on each side. Traces of the underdigit 2 remain around the 5. This Choice XF representative saw modest circulation. It shows a bit of high-point rub, but hints of luster glow from the recesses and design definition remains strong overall. Attractive steel grey rim toning on the obvere and colorful blue on the reverse. Only the eagle's head and the edge of the left (facing) wing are notably incomplete. Superb example bordering on AU.