Lot 1073
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with nice original toning. There is an encircling die break through the legends on the reverse. The 1838-39 Bust series controls an important transitional period in the half dollar series. The mint introduced a new steam press in 1836. Meanwhile, William Kneass's illness as the chief coiner made room for the new kid on the block, Christian Gobrecht to prepare his seated Liberty designs that replaced the Bust Type in 1839. Pop 68; 23 finer.
Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,200.
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| Realized $4,485 |
