1819 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-3. MS-65 (NGC).An absolutely stunning Gem that must be experienced in-hand. Each side of this piece uniformly blanketed with a satiny luster that eagerly cartwheels at a tilt. These surfaces serve as a pristine canvas for a palette of rainbow iridescence that is most vibrant across the upper obverse, framing Libertys portrait in a glory of pastel hues. The strike remains impressively sharp despite a late die state, delivering precise and frosted intricacies to the focal elements throughout. The cracks on the reverse have considerably progressed in this state, with the usual breaks through the denomination, UNITED, and an additional crack protruding down from the border above the T in STATES. This piece is undoubtedly the finest survivor from the Overton-108 dies, ranking even finer than the Pogue specimen which was certified MS-64+ (PCGS) in our sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part II in September 2015. Additionally, this piece is situated among the top examples of the overall issue, irrespective of die marriage. NGC shows just a single coin certified fined in MS-66, while a similar figure is seen on the PCGS Population report, with 1 coin in MS-65+ and one in MS-66. The present lot is a magnificent representative of the 1819 Capped Bust half dollar and is certainly an exciting opportunity for specialist and type collectors searching for acquisitions that truly inspire.From Heritages sale of the Hamilton Collection, August 2016, lot 4575.
