1830 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-117. Rarity-2. Small 0. MS-64 (NGC). Light antique-gold, crimson, and turquoise toning shows mostly at peripheral regions on the richly lustrous surfaces. Above average striking quality. Ideal for the variety collector or inclusion in a high-level type set. Scarce in MS-64 and higher grades as indicated by the 32nd edition of Stephen J. Herrmans Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars. The author of that reference was able to account for auction appearances of examples grading MS-64 or finer on only five occasions over the past five years; a figure that includes at least one duplicate listing. PCGS# 6156. NGC ID: 24FU. From the Huber Collection.
