Link's Capped Bust Half Dollar Date Set
1808


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Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: HALF DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST, LETTERED EDGE
Item Description: 50C 1808/7 O-101
Grade: PCGS MS 64
Owner: Heartland Collection
 
Winning Set: Link's Capped Bust Half Dollar Date Set
Date Added: 12/2/2012
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

O.101 R1. Color, luster strike! Tied for finest known of this tough overdate die marriage. Obtained from Numismatic Financial Services Corporation by private treaty on 8/17/2012. "The prominent serif of the 7 atop the last 8 in the date is sufficient to identify the Overton variety, but various other markers are present as well: the small centering dot on the neck, the open top on the B in LIBERTY, and the numerous die breaks, here prominent through the date and running up through all left-side stars to near the headband. A couple of smaller cracks appear on the obverse,. including one through stars 12-13, and the stars are drawn toward the edge. The reverse, uniquely paired with the overdate obverse, shows a gap in the feathers on the right (facing) side of the eagle at the shield. The present Gem specimen exhibits marvelous cobalt-blue patina at the rims on each side, with pinkish-silver centers and a couple of small patches of untoned brilliance. Radiant luster is visible throughout both sides. According to the Stephen Herrman reference, this piece would rank as tied for finest known with the Joseph C. Thomas Collection example that we offered in our Central States Signature," per Heritage cataloger. Prior Lot 5545, Heritage Auction #1151 on January 6, 2011; Heritage Auction #1169 on April 19, 2012, Lot 5116. Obtained from Numismatic Financial Services Corporation by private treaty on 8/17/2012. Crossed from NGC MS65.

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