Pennsylvania--Philadelphia. W. LEVIS on an 1808/7 Capped Bust half dollar. Brunk L-313, HT-906. Rarity-7. Fine Details--Reverse Damage (NGC).The counterstamp in a curved ribbon is neatly centered in the center of the obverse, directly over Libertys head and neck. The host coin is richly and originally toned with ample boldness of detail remaining in all areas save for on the reverse opposite the counterstamp. The NGC qualifier concerns a few tiny digs on the reverse that have warped the appearance of the digits 50 in the denomination. Brunk reports only two examples of this counterstamp on half dollars--coins dated 1807 and 1826--while Rulau lists just three--1807, 1818, 1826. The present host coin, an 1808/7, is unlisted in either reference.
