Pennsylvania--Philadelphia. F. A. VACHE counterstamped on an 1809 Capped Bust half dollar. Brunk V-15, HT-C420D. VF-30 (NGC).Counterstamped boldly struck in the field in front of Miss Libertys bust. The host coin is an 1808 Capped Bust half dollar with light gray toning overall. According to Rulau, this counterstamp is not known on half dollars. Francis A. Vache is listed in Philadelphia directories of the 1820s to 1840s as a gunsmith and machinist.