Lot 949
1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar. AU-55. Make sure to view this coin before the sale, as it has virtually the same eye appeal as the 1824 that NGC graded MS-66, but this one has a few faint scratches on the obverse. Blazing luster and deeply toned with electric blue and red on the obverse, mostly white on the reverse save for blue at the edge. Boldly struck, with mountainous curls on Liberty, and full feathers on the eagle. The reverse has some faint adjustment marks or roller lines which are present on the devices. Who knows, this one may fall through the cracks when it crosses the block.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on June 24, 1944 for $1.60.
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| Realized $633 |
