1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Wear & Strike Notes
Overton 134, Square Base 2
About This Coin
John Reich’s Capped Bust design represents the workhorse era of early American silver. These half dollars were the backbone of domestic commerce, individually struck on hand-turned screw presses with lettered edges.
The 1827 issue features the distinct Square Base 2 variety, classified here as the Overton-134 die marriage. For the specialist, these subtle die variations represent the charm of early federal minting, where every working die carried its own unique hand-engraved signature.
At the About Uncirculated 55 grade, this PCGS-certified specimen offers the ideal balance of original detail and light, honest wear. It represents a coin that escaped heavy circulation, preserving Reich's engraving for a collector who appreciates the artistry of early American coinage.
