1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Wear & Strike Notes
1833 O.105 Capped Bust Half Dollar, PCGS AU53 CAC, Large over Small S
About This Coin
John Reich’s Capped Bust half dollar was the workhorse of early American commerce, defining the nation's silver coinage during a period of rapid economic expansion. Introduced in 1807, this classic design represents the artistry of a young mint struggling to meet the demands of a growing nation.
This 1833 specimen is the O.105 variety, featuring the prominent Large over Small S on the reverse. Graded AU53 by PCGS, the coin has escaped the heavy wear that claimed most circulating silver of the Jacksonian era. The green CAC sticker confirms that this piece meets the strict standards of quality and preservation demanded by advanced collectors.
An About Uncirculated Bust half with CAC approval offers an ideal balance of historical character and technical integrity. It is a quiet, handsome representative of early US minting that would make a superb addition to any cabinet of classic American silver.
