Lot 1414
1801. . Overton-101, Rarity-3. PCGS graded VF-25. Only 30,289 minted. Nice blue and gray toning with balanced wear (and striking details) on the devices. One obverse was used on both die marriages this year, the the date large and close; on O-101, the second A in AMERICA does not touch wing feathers.
The start of the 19th century marked a new beginning for U.S. half dollars. After a three-year hiatus, the large silver coins returned in 1801 with a new design: the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle type.
The United States Mint wasn't yet 10 years old at the time, but this was already the third different design to appear on the 50-cent piece, the two earlier series having lasted just two years apiece. Clearly, federal officials were casting about for just the right combination of symbolism and artistry to showcase on the young nation's coinage. The Heraldic Eagle style was produced from 1801 to 1807 (PCGS # 6064) .
Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500.
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