1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar - III Edge
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $43,125
- Sold
- Grade
- MS66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar - III Edge, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839 collection. The 1809 half dollar mintage of 1,405,810 covers every edge variety; how many have the III edge is not recorded. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a mob cap or turban, designed by John Reich and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM within a motto scroll. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck in 89.2% silver, 10.8% copper, weighing 13.48 grams, 32.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge reading FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR. Cataloged as PCGS #6094.
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