The Capped Bust Half Dollar 1807-1839

[bear]

I have long liked this series. Especially years ago, when you could buy AU-58 examples with the

appearance of a MS-64 and MS-65 with slight rub on the high points. At that time these coins were

under priced and under appreciated. It is truly among the truly beautiful series of coins.

[rrantique]

I agree Bear and J Has shown us a remarkable collection of this great series.

[JRocco]

Thanks Irvin.
Yes Abe will surely be missed.
Both Abe and his father were Pharmacists, as am I, and we both shared that same calling to give 110% to help those in need in our chosen profession. It was a bond we both felt strongly.
Let me kick this thread back to life.
Here is one that he liked.
This is an 1812 O-105
Look for the doubled dentil over the third A on the reverse.

[RedHerring]

That's a sweet Bust Half and a nice tribute to Bear.  I'm sure he's smiling!   

[coinsarefun]

That's a sweet Bust Half and a nice tribute to Bear.  I'm sure he's smiling!   

I agree!

[JRocco]

This is going to be hard trying to remember what I already posted, but I'll try.
There were 13 die pairings for the 1823 CBH. I have posted a few but here is the O-103
This variety shows a low date with a curled 3 that has a slight lean to the left and has a large indented centering dot on the obverse.
The main PUP on the reverse is the second A has a defective right base which is notably higher than the M.

[JRocco]

Here are 2 coins I purchased together from a CBH nut. These are the 1827 O-109 and the 1827 O-110. Both of these coins are listed as R4 varieties with 120-160 pieces known to exist. These 2 coins both share the same reverse die paired with 2 different obverses. The O-109 obverse die 6 utilizes a slender curled 2 with the serif being upturned, small sharp and slanted out toward the top of the 7 and on most pieces there are a series of raised die dots and ridges on the neck just below the ear. The obverse of O-110 utilizes obverse die 7 which shows large stars that are very sharp and very close to the milling with some points almost touching the dentils.
Both coins use reverse die I which is characterized by the first 2 lines of stripes 1, 2 and 3 being unfinished and improperly joined at their lower ends to the shield. This gives a stair step appearance to the first 3 lines in the shield.
1827 O-109



1827 O-110

[JRocco]

Here is a cool and unique variety. The 1822 O-107 "Button Cap"
The O-107 utilizes obverse 7 and is characterized by a button that can be seen at the folded down crown of her cap. This is only seen on this variety.
The reverse, reverse F shows the words of the legend close together with only 1 mm separating the D-S, S-O and F-A at their closest points while all the letters are well separated.

[JRocco]

Here is an 1830 O-115
The obverse on this variety shows numerous diagonal die lines below bust, from date to star 1. The 3 is punched low. There is a raised elongated lump that shows on neck, left of curl.
On the reverse the upper tail feather pierces the olive stem, forming a tiny knob. The 5 in 50C has an open loop, and a short straight V-shaped top. Stripes and crossbars are sharply struck, and the crossbars slant upwards to the right. Lines 1 & 2 of stripe 3, and line 2 of stripe 4, extend too far down.
Pardon the old hazy plastic seen in the pics.

[JRocco]

Here is another variety from 1827. This is the 1827 O-117
Some characteristics of this die marriage are on the obverse the date is set high and there is a large curled “2” with a thick base. The thin stand of “2” is nearly broken off of base.
On the reverse the C of 50C is higher than “50”, and “5” is recut, showing on left of upright. “MERI” nearly touch at the base.