Lot 527
1801 Draped Bust Half Dollar. PCGS graded AU-50 O-101, Rarity-3. CAC Approved. Somewhat of a shallow strike with natural iridescence around the borders and greyish-violet antique hues through the centers. We note some fine hairline scratches which appear to be mostly on the holder. In 1801, production of half dollars resumed after an approximate four year hiatus. A totally new type of reverse is now combined with the obverse of 1796-97. This new reverse is referred to as the Large or Heraldic type. The reverse is attributed to Robert Scot and was the first used on other denominations of coinage. The heraldic reverse features a depiction of the great seal of the United States. An eagle looking left with shield, in the left claw a bundle of arrows and in the right claw an olive branch. A scroll held in the eagle's beak with inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM. Edge lettering continues as before: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 39267) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
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