1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-7. Rarity-5. Fine-12 (PCGS).Lightly toned in pale silver, both sides also reveal glints of pale reddish-apricot around the peripheral design elements. Central striking detail is above average for a variety that is almost always encountered with considerable bluntness in those areas, emerging to bold definition remaining around Libertys ear and on the eagles breast despite the presence of overall moderate to heavy wear. Faint traces of original luster are also discernible as the coin dips into a light, further confirming this as a superior Fine for the 1807 Overton-101 dies. A few dull obverse scrapes at stars 4 to 5 and a tiny dig at the lower left reverse border are noted for accuracy. This is a scarce variety of the date in all grades with virtually all confirmed survivors circulated to one degree or another. Tompkins Die Stage 1/1.From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection.
