1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Wear & Strike Notes
Overton 103 variety
About This Coin
John Reich’s Capped Bust half dollar represents the workhorse denomination of early American commerce, a design that defined the nation's silver currency for nearly three decades. By 1831, the Mint had refined its production process, yet these coins still retain the hand-crafted charm of the open-collar era, where individual die marriages created distinct varieties for specialists to study.
This specimen represents the Overton 103 variety, identified by its specific alignment of stars and lettering. Graded XF45 by PCGS and bearing a green CAC sticker, the coin has survived in a state that preserves the strong design lines of Reich's engraving, showing only the light, even wear typical of a coin that saw brief, careful use in the Jacksonian era.
An Extremely Fine, CAC-approved Bust half offers an excellent balance of historical integrity and honest preservation. It is a handsome addition to any serious collection of early federal silver.
