1824 Capped Bust Half Dollar

Brand:  Olevian Numismatic Rarities (ONR), headquartered in Pittsburgh, was founded by Dane Olevian in 2012.  His passion for numismatics started at age 6 when he began acquiring vintage U.S. coins from his uncle.  With an entrepreneurial spirit and two decades of building relationships with numismatic collectors, mentors and experts, Dane launch ONR.  Today, Dane is a life member of ANA, FUN and the PAN and has lead ONR to be one of the most influential companies ranked by Coin World while also continuing to practice medicine.  

Product:  Featured here is an 1824 Capped Bust Half Dollar certified by NGC in XF45 condition. This is the top certified example by NGC in this specific Overton 106a variety. It is a pleasantly circulated example with unique peripheral blue rainbow toning. An excellent option for a high-quality type set, or date set of capped bust half dollars, this stunning coin is sure to please the serious collector. You will receive the unique coin shown in the photos, certified by NGC to be in Extra-Fine condition, and housed in a wood display box with certificate of authenticity.  The Capped Bust design was conceived by John Reich, a German immigrant who accepted the position of U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver at the recommendation of Thomas Jefferson in 1807. His first task was to redesign the circulating coinage of Chief Engraver Robert Scot. The obverse of the Capped Bust coins features Liberty, facing left, wearing a headband with the inscription LIBERTY, as well as a Phrygian Cap. The latter was originally worn by emancipated slaves of ancient Rome and was a popular symbol of freedom during the American Revolutionary War. Thirteen stars surround the bust, representing the original states in the Union. The reverse features an American Bald Eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and bundle of arrows in its talons. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination appears at the bottom, which had not been consistently employed on earlier designs of U.S. coinage.

Details:

• Type: Capped Bust Half Dollar (1807-1839)
• Variety: Type 1 (1807-1836)
• Designer: John Reich
• Weight: 13.5 grams
• Diameter: 32.5 mm
• Composition: 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper
• Net silver weight: 0.38709 oz pure silver
• Obverse Design: Liberty, facing left, with headband and Phrygian Cap / 13 stars
• Obverse Inscription: LIBERTY / DATE
• Reverse Design: Eagle with outstretched wings and shield, bearing olive branches and arrows in talons / Scroll
• Reverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 50 C.

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