Lustrous silvery surfaces with a strong cartwheel and interesting die clashing on both sides. The strike is sharp and even with full detail on Liberty’s portrait as well as the eagle on the reverse. With minimal marks, this is a premium example of this early Capped Bust half dollar.

Union Bank of Maryland. Counterfeit. Comment: Stains. A contemporary counterfeit of a rare early Baltimore obsolete. Stains in the upper right are not significant and blend in well.

One of the ‘keys’ to the series with a mintage of just 47,150. This is a wonderfully original example with a medium gray shade. Light gold and rose tints blend with the surface and tend to concentrate a little heavier along the crevices of some of the design elements. Underlying luster is virtually full and […]

A ‘key’ date with a mintage of just 47,510. This is a well detailed example with steel gray surfaces that display great originality and underlying luster.

181.7, Punctuated Date variety. Well detailed and lustrous with attractive silver-white surfaces that are exceptionally clean and silky smooth.

13 Stars. Nearly mint state with beautiful lustrous surfaces that are glossy brown with an olive-green hue.

Medium steel gray surfaces with noticeable underlying luster.

Well detailed surfaces with a blend of light to medium gray shading and splashes of olive-gold tint in the outer core.

CAC. Outstanding for the grade with strong detail and choice original surfaces.