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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: HALF DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST, LETTERED EDGE
Item Description: 50C 1812 O-108a
Full Grade: NGC AU 55
Owner: goldsaint

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: Young's Castle Collection   Score: 990
YOUNG'S CASTLE   Score: 990
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Early US Type Performance

Owner Comments:

In the United States in 1812/ August 16, War of 1812: American General William Hull surrenders Fort Detroit without a fight to the British Army/ August 19, War of 1812: USS Constitution defeats the British frigate Guerrière off the coast of Nova Scotia. The British shot is said to have bounced off the Constitution's sides, earning her the nickname "Old Ironsides

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