1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Wear & Strike Notes
1831 Capped Bust 1/2 $ NGC # 6520279-002
About This Coin
John Reich’s Capped Bust half dollar remains the quintessential early American silver coin, serving as the backbone of domestic commerce during an era when smaller silver issues were scarce. Introduced in 1807, this design represents a transition toward a more mature, self-confident national identity.
The 1831 issue comes from the later years of the lettered-edge series, a period marked by improved coining technology at the Philadelphia Mint. At the AU58 grade level, a Capped Bust half dollar offers an exceptional balance of preservation and history. These pieces typically saw only the briefest time in commerce, retaining their original design details and the bulk of their mint luster, with only the slightest trace of friction on the high points.
For the collector seeking a representative of the series that looks virtually as it did when it left the coining press, this NGC-certified example is highly satisfying. It is an honest, historically significant survivor that anchors any cabinet of early federal coinage.
