1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Overton 104b (R5+) - About Uncirculated 2017-06-29 Deal GENVAE ET MONTISF

GENVAE ET MONTISF

The other (MS 65 PL) was set to sell at a Heritage auction in 2004 (Part of the William P

We have been accumulating these attractive and original circulated specimens for a few months now

Bright orange rim toning

* Century of Progress * above

1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Overton 104b (R5+) - About Uncirculated 2017-06-29 Deal GENVAE ET MONTISFOne of my favorite die pairings. The obverse die was obviously on the verge of death in this terminal stage. The 104 die pairing in this late stage has been called R6 & R7, but I believe it is likely closer to R5+. Diagnostics: The obverse die is shattered as described for 104a, with additional cracks that are unlisted. The die crack above star 7 is extremely heavy, joining the cap in a small lump and continuing through the headband. Another crack