1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar
About This Coin
Robert Scot's Draped Bust half dollar represents the neoclassical elegance of the early Republic. By 1807, the final year of the design, the Philadelphia Mint was still utilizing hand-engraved dies, a practice that frequently resulted in fascinating transitional varieties.
This specimen features the prominent Large Stars obverse paired with the famous "50 over 20" reverse blunder, where the denomination was mistakenly punched. It is a compelling testament to the manual, often hurried nature of early American coining.
At the VF25 level, this coin offers the honest wear of a piece that actually circulated in the young nation, while retaining strong, clear design elements. Verified by both PCGS and CAC, it represents a highly collectible, original survivor of a landmark design.
