With a mintage of just 54,454 coins, the 1801 dollar is a challenging issue in any grade. This example stands out with strong detail for the grade, balanced toning, and an honest appearance, free from distracting marks.

A scarce early Draped Bust half dollar with a mintage of just 30,289. The 1801 issue is highly sought after in all grades. This PCGS XF40 example offers strong overall detail with even wear and pleasing definition throughout Liberty’s portrait and the reverse eagle. The surfaces are original and attractive, displaying a soft silver-gray patina […]

A pleasing mid-grade example of this early Draped Bust dollar, showing even wear over smooth, original surfaces. Subtle gray patina with hints of deeper tone in the protected areas adds character, while major design elements remain bold and well defined. An attractive and wholesome survivor of this scarce early issue.

Handsome and well-preserved, displaying strong detail and pleasing overall balance for the XF45 grade. Liberty’s portrait is sharply outlined, with bold facial features and clear hair definition, particularly through the central curls and ribbon.  The reverse shows a well-defined Heraldic Eagle, with strong wing detail, a clear shield, and a fully legible E PLURIBUS UNUM […]

Moderate, even wear is present, yet the design remains sharply defined, with strong detail in Liberty’s hair and the reverse eagle. Traces of original luster persist in the protected areas, complementing a pleasing silver-gray patina. Just 29,890 minted, making this the rarest Draped Bust Half with a Heraldic Eagle reverse. A well-balanced example with excellent […]

CAC. Reverse of 1802. All 1802 half cents are overdates with the O clearly seen below the 2 of the date. They are also very scarce and truly rare when found in decent grades and problem-free. The vast majority of known coins are ‘rough’, to say the least. They are also unknown in mint state. […]

A lovely example of this very clear overdate. The underlying 1 sits boldly beneath the primary 2 in the date. The surfaces are choice and original. They’re a pleasing light coin-gray with some darker gray toning at the bottom of the obverse. The design features are bold and minimal marks are insignificant and well hidden.

Small Stars Reverse. A highly attractive early U.S. gold issue. The obverse displays a bold Liberty portrait with strong remaining detail in the hair and cap, complemented by pleasing original surfaces. Rich, warm golden coloration remains throughout, with considerable mint luster on both sides. The reverse features the distinctive Small Stars arrangement above the eagle, […]

A solid and original Draped Bust Dollar. Even wear is evident across the high points, with major design elements remaining bold and clearly defined. The surfaces are smooth and problem-free, displaying an attractive, natural silver-gray patina. A desirable early dollar with strong eye appeal for the grade.