1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Wear & Strike Notes
Attractive dark toning on the obverse.
About This Coin
John Reich’s Capped Bust half dollar was the workhorse of Jacksonian-era commerce. This 1833 specimen captures the design in its mature phase, featuring the iconic Liberty in her soft cap and the bold, spread-winged eagle on the reverse.
This example represents the O.105 variety, featuring the distinct Large over Small S. Finding pre-Victorian silver in Mint State is always a pursuit, and this coin has been graded MS62 by NGC and verified by CAC. The obverse features attractive dark toning that handsomely frames Reich's design.
At MS62, a Bust half offers the perfect balance of mint state preservation and early 19th-century character, escaping the heavy wear that claimed most of its contemporaries. It is an outstanding addition for a collector who appreciates the subtle nuances of die varieties and the quiet confidence of a CAC-approved survivor.
