Bust Halves

Here's an 1814 Capped Bust, Lettered Edge Half Dollar. Only 1,039,075 were minted but less remain today. After all it is 210 years old.

 

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And here’s a 1811 well worn but clean and visible half. A few more were minted this year but still low by todays standards. 1,203,544 were minted but less survive today.

 

Here's my one and only!

 

That's a wicked die clash and reverse die crack (or break?).

 

That 1814 does have a worn but still strong clash. I also like the ( I guess it’s a die crack) despite the wear.

 

I'm hoping one of my fellow collectors can suggest a grade for this 1830.

 

I take it you mean 1830. Lol

 

Just take what I said and add my age to it.

 

Lol

 

Some nice examples.

 

The sharpness grade is VF-25, but the coin has two marks in the field, and it's hard to tell from that photograph if it has been cleaned beyond "market acceptable."

 

Here is an example of a piece that was issued in 1807 when the Bust design was introduced.



These coins tend to come in higher grades, like VF or better, because they were often stored in bank vaults to back the paper money the banks issued. Half dollar mintages were low when the mint was making silver dollar available. When the minting of silver dollars was suspended in 1804, those who deposited silver at the mint for coinage asked for half dollars instead.

Although higher grade circulated examples are fairly common, pieces in strict Mint State are not.

 

Thanks John, I appreciate the feedback.

 

Yes they are!

 

Well mine certainly isn't in the same condition as the ones y'all have posted, but I'm glad to have it.

 

WOW! Nice Ya'll. I never met a Bustie I didn't like...

 

Any Bust coin is a good one to have.