1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar O-116 Sm. Date Sm. Letters

1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar Sm. Date Sm. Letters PCGS MS65 CAC O-116 Gem CAC approved Bust Halves are hot right now, and this one is drop dead gorgeous. A downright spectacular 65 with exceedingly original skin, the surface preservation and color likely resulted from long term storage on velvet or wrapped in tissue paper. Full, cascading luster intermingles with killer toning on both sides of the coin. Light grey fields with hints of light blue throughout the peripheries mix with orange and yellow hues to frame this coin beautifully. For those looking for a Gem Capped Bust Half with strong eye appeal and CAC approval, this is the coin for you. This coin is attributed as O-116 Sm. Date Sm. Letters. PCGS Population - 13/11 CAC Population - 7/3PCGS Price Guide - $8,500CAC Price Guide - $8,750

John Reich’s Capped Bust design, introduced in 1807, represents the classic era of early American silver. By 1834, the Mint’s machinery had improved, yet these half dollars still retained their hand-crafted individuality, tracked today by collectors through Al C. Overton's die variety references. This specimen represents the O-116 variety, featuring the Small Date and Small Letters.

At the MS65 level with CAC approval, a Capped Bust half dollar ceases to be a mere type coin and becomes a preservation marvel. This example displays exceedingly original skin, featuring full, cascading luster underneath light grey fields. Hints of light blue throughout the peripheries intermingle with warm orange and yellow hues on both sides.

Finding uncleaned Gem Bust halves with this level of color and surface preservation is increasingly difficult. For the collector seeking a standout, verified Gem for a date set or a high-end type portfolio, this CAC-approved O-116 offers an exceptional combination of eye appeal and technical merit.