SGBH Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

No half dollars were made in 1816 (after the mint had a fire), and this attractive 7 over 3 overdate is one of the first new coins struck once it open

An odd date division, there is a small dot of metal (from the die) separating the last digit of the date from the other three on this Red Book variety

The second 8 in the date filled at the top from the 7 that preceded it. One of many overdate varieties made at this period, all of them are Red Book v

This one has been dipped and gently cleaned but is otherwise attractive enough for most collectors to admire and enjoy.

This is a very attractive, lightly toned Bust half dollar. It boasts such niceties as bold sharp relief on all stars, excellent curl and cap detail, a

A few small marks at the rim, but choice surfaces and nice color.

Nicely toned.

Original light to medium gray color.

There are many different varieties in the 1820, and it sometimes takes awhile to find them all in this choice circulated condition.

This is the scarcest of the 1820 half dollar varieties -- it is in the Red Book, therefore collectors find they need to own it but often come up empty

Toned. The 1820 half dollars are generally scarcer than 1818-19 or 1821-22 issues; partly this is because the mintage was much lower: 751,122 pieces.

A pleasing example.

Unlike most early bust halves struck in the 1820s which are not quite fully struck, this marvel of precision minting shows all regions crisply detaile

Pleasing color and surfaces.

Attractive original toning that is deepest around the major devices and legends.

Minor edge cut at top; otherwise smooth, toned, original.

First the 3 punch broke, later it got patched, with coins from both punches now prized by collectors. Attractive two-tone appearance, with the high po

A small edge cut by the tip of the bust. Nice, even color and surfaces on this attractive coin.

This die has to be the most botched-up date digit on an American coin. It is listed in the Red Book and collectors often search diligently for a choic

Dark toned with rubbed silver high points and some minor rim nicks.