1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-113a. Rarity-3. Small Stars. MS-61 (NGC). OH.Frosty surfaces are brilliant apart from blushes of handsome copper-russet patina around the peripheries. The strike is ideally centered with full denticulation around both sides. The centers are softly impressed, but the detail is markedly sharper toward the borders. Minimally abraded for the assigned grade, this upper end BU example is sure to sell for a strong bid. Mint State survivors of this popular and eagerly sought first year Capped Bust half dollar issue are scarce to rare at all levels. In MS-61 the coin offered here qualifies as Condition Census for the 1807 Overton-113a die state, per the Herrman listing (Autumn 2019). One of many highlights in the E. Horatio Morgan Collection, and worthy of inclusion in another fine cabinet.From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. Acquired from Jonathan Kern, June 1991.
