1814 CAPPED BUST 50C PCGS MS65

Gem 1814 Capped Bust half dollar, Overton-109, rated Rarity-2, with iridescent toning noted on the surfaces. The MS65 grade is significant for a large early silver coin that commonly saw active commercial use. Capped Bust half dollars are collected avidly by die marriage, and the Overton attribution gives the coin added specialist identity beyond its type appeal. John Reich’s design remains one of the central issues of early nineteenth-century American coinage. This example offers an appealing combination of high-grade preservation, original color, and the substantial visual presence that makes Bust halves enduring collector favorites.