Lot 919
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Large 8. Scratches. NGC has a pop of only 6 coins graded for this variety. A scarce piece. The 1812 over 1811 half dollar is rare both with origiinal dies and later fromm shattered dies (as in O-101A). There is a small 8 in the date. N in UNITED is recut at its base. Curiously, the other obverse overdate (O-102) shares the same reverse die as this.
Diagnostics: On the obverse the die is now shattered with extensive cracks. The one originally joining stars 1 through 5 (and present on O-101) now forms a chevron between 81 and proceeds up through 12 to star 13. Another from milling below 2 upward to join all stars on right. A third from edge through frist 1 and into drapery, causing a small lump at the base of the numeral. A fourth from the front part of the cap to milling above and a fine crack from seventh star to front of cap. A die variety collector's dream come true!
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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