Lot 860
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. . O-111, Rarity-2. NGC graded MS-66. Star. A gorgeous gem example glittering with semi reflective surfaces and gorgeous golden and iridescent blue toning at the borders. Only a few Gem examples of this variety are known. In 1990, Don Parsley identified four MS65 coins and an MS63 as the finest he was aware of. According to auction records, the best example to appear on the market within the last several years is a MS65 prooflike in the January 2005 FUN sale conducted by Heritage.
Even though Overton-111 is considered to be a common variety, it is an significant example in such high grade. The recutting on the reverse is clearly visible, and there is no evidence of die cracks or other die defects, except for a few light clash marks. This is a lovely half dollar with prooflike fields and frosty devices on the obverse, and fully frosty and lustrous reverse surfaces. It is mostly brilliant save for light peripheral iridescence on both sides. Pop 1; none finer. This beauty has just recently been added to the census (PCGS # 6154) .
On this variety, the 9 in the date is recut at the right, the lips are parted to half the depth of the mouth, the stars are drawn to the edge, and the A's in AMERICA are filled at the top.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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