Bust half dollars half dollars coast to coast coins. Basic information on bust half dollars and other coins that interest me. The obverse of the 1829 50c 0120, graded pcgs vf25, which completed the 453coin overton set. Mature draped bust left fid def ind imp around top, half date crown below. For the first time, half dollars were struck at a branch mint, new orleans. The coin shown in the photos is the exact coin youll receive.
Production for the series would be relatively high, with mintages usually extending into the millions. Christian gobrecht modified john reichs capped bust style resulting in a coin of smaller diameter, with a reeded. Cobb, a prominent california dealer and auctioneer, bought capped bust half dollars in quantities including over 100 of the 18152, corresponded widely, and was set to publish a book. The history of the united states draped bust silver dollar. The draped bust half dollar was struck between the years 1796 and 1807 with two different reverses. Capped bust half dollars 18071839 complete coin guide. Please note that for all books, stock photos are used, because obviously we will not.
Petersons the ultimate guide to attributing bust half dollars utilizes the overton numbering system that has become the standard for bust half dollars. Following the flowing hair half dollar, the history of half dollars continued with the draped bust coinage of 17961807. Quality bust half selection at harry laibstain rare coins. A collecting history of capped bust half dollar silver coins. On the capped bustlettered edge half dollar, the edge bears the statement of value.
All books are shipped separately from your coin order via usps media mail and are packed in boxes with bubble wrap for protection. The draped bust dollar is a united states dollar coin minted from 1795 to 1803, and was reproduced, dated 1804, into the 1850s. The site will be kept up to date and new information will be added as needed or necessary. We have reduced prices on every book we have except the latest sept. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell.
This site contains information for every lettered edge bust half dollar minted from 17951836. Dec 01, 20 on the capped bust lettered edge half dollar, the edge bears the statement of value. When considered separately, the first reverse issued from 1796 to 1797 featuring a small eagle is considered one of the most famous types in all of american numismatics due to its rarity. In 1971, even the kennedy half dollar had been changed to match the quarters composition. This design bears a new rendition of liberty, with her loose hair tied in a ribbon. The first version of the half dollar was known as the bust half dollar and was introduced in 1794. Many ways to collect reichs capped bust half dollar by william t. The coins were minted from 1800 to 1808, but were not produced during 1801. Just 29,890 minted which is the lowest for any heraldic eagle half dollar. Sep 21, 2014 i have two books for bust half dollars. While the end result is the same, the process to get there is much quicker using. Coin grading information for the united states coin collector.
How to grade capped bust coins picture grade comparison chart. Additionally, the 1988 publication of variety identification manual for united states reeded edge half dollars 18361839 by reiver is also very difficult to use and has few images. Book recommendation for capped bust half dollars coin talk. Introduced in 1807, the capped bust half dollars represented the third design for the denomination. I was wondering if there is a book on these early coins. Reich was widely accused of basing the buxom liberty on his fat mistress, though no confirmation of any specific model has ever been found. Guide to the capped bust half dollars series issued from 1807 to 1836. Home coins us coins half dollars capped bust half dollar type 1. The draped bust half dollars of 17961797 by jon amato is the culmination of more than 10 years of research into the draped bust small eagle half dollar series, one of the most coveted type coins in american numismatics and one about which remarkably little has been written. Overton, are highly sought after, especially amongst variety collectors. Coins for sale for capped bust type half dollars items. It includes descriptions and closeup pictures with pointers to identify key features of the variety. This organization is dedicated to the collecting and study of the early united states half dollars minted from 1794 through 1836, commonly called lettered edge bust halves. On the capped bust lettered edge half dollar, the edge bears the statement of value.
Welcome to the web site of the bust half nut club bhnc. With eleven known examples, this is by far the rarest red book variety bust half dollar in the entire series. Choice original with perfect surfaces for the grade. The ultimate guide book to attributing bust half dollars new 4th. In 1836, steampowered presses were introduced to the philadelphia mint, and one of the first innovations was a new half dollar format. Beginners guide to a capped bust half dollar library. Great reference that every cbh collector has, as long as you are using it in conjunction with the overton book. New book by jon amato the draped bust half dollars of 17961797. Your coin is very popular, intensely studied and highly valued.
All halves, including flowing hair, draped bust, capped. Find coin history, specifications, mintages, highlights and rarities of the series. Here readers can view new 17961797 half dollar discoveries since the books. Additionally the book gives rarity and value in up to four conditions for each variety. Cent which would make a perfect gift for the lincoln cent collector. Which edition overton bust half dollar variety book should i.
The official red book has a decent but short coverage on these coins, however, i was interested in something that provides a little more depth. Capped bust half dollars 220 seated liberty half dollars 66 barber half dollars 86 walking liberty half dollars 422 franklin half dollars 584. John reich designed this cappedhead concept of liberty, and it was modified by chief engraver of the mint, william kneass. Draped bust half dollars 17961807 complete coin guide. The ultimate guide to attributing bust half dollars by glenn peterson. The 1806 halves come in seven major varieties, including two overdates 6over5 and 6overinverted6, three with a knobbed 6 in the date and two with a pointed 6. Draped bust half cents 18001808 complete coin guide. This design would be used until 1836, and in slightly modified form until 1839, before being replaced. Today, the mint does not circulate new versions of the half dollar, but noncirculated sets are created as collectors items by the mint. The price you are going to be asked to pay for a bust half dollar is wholly dependent on a few different factors. Beginners guide to a capped bust half dollar library coin talk. An annotated guide to the literature pertaining to the capped bust half. Type 1 capped bust lettered edge 1807 to 1836 type 2 capped bust reeded edge 1836 to 1839 type 2 coins removed the traditional coin lettering in favor of a reeded edge. The ultimate guide to attributing bust half dollars by glenn peterson i havent used either in ages but i do like having reference books around.
The designer is unknown, though the distinction is usually credited to artist gilbert stuart. This is just a guide to give you an idea of what your coin might grade. Us 18071836 capped bust lettered edge half dollar history. Gibbs coin world staff its been done once, and only once, apparently. The designer of the capped bust half dollar was john reich, an immigrant from germany who came to the united states in the early 19 th century. In 1800, the half cent was altered again, and a new design made by robert scot was used, which would be known as the draped bust half cent.
What peterson does, however, is present an alternative method for attributing bust half dollars that most collectors find easier to use than the overton book. Certain other changes were effected in the thickness of the reverse letters and the details of the eagle. It proved to be a popular design and lasted from 1807 to 1839 on the half dollar, 1815 to 1838 on the quarter, 1809 to 1837 on the dime, and 1829 to 1837 on the. He was recommended by president thomas jefferson to become an assistant engraver at the united states mint in 1801. This beauty shows very little evidence of circulation. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Produced up until the late 1830s, this version of the half dollar stayed in circulation for an extended period of. Capped bust half dollar 18071839 coins for sale on. Overtons chronicle of capped bust half dollar varieties inspired many collectors throughout the decades to seek out coins to complete the set, in which. I own both of these publications and use them on occasion, but they are not.
Capped bust half dollar 1807 1839 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. Which edition overton bust half dollar variety book should. Quietly and unknown to many in the trade, pueblo, colorado dealer al c. Very helpful in determining the availability of a certain date or overdate. A gem for the grade with solid detail and beautiful problemfree surfaces. Avidly collected and studied, there is a ready market for your coin. The design succeeded the flowing hair dollar, which began mintage in 1794 and was the first silver dollar struck by the united states mint. Us 18011807 draped bust heraldic eagle half dollar.
This book lists the varieties of bust half dollars for each year in the series. New listing 1812 capped bust half dollar xf 45, pcgs 50c c00048963. Capped bust lettered edge half dollars 18071836 ngc. Finest collection of capped bust half dollars ever assembled to be. Users browsing for us half dollar coins in half dollars usually look at. Bust half fever by edgar sounder another fantastic book, featuring a date by date analysis of the series of the series. Nov 02, 2018 i am interested in collecting capped bust half dollars. Overton, who had served as president of the professional numismatists guild, had been. The capped bust coinage of the united states consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar history. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In 1838, the capped bust half dollar was restyled slightly, and the denomination on the reverse, earlier styled as 50 cents was revised to half dol. New book by jon amato the draped bust half dollars of. If you discover you have the earlier draped bust variety dating from 1796 to 1807 the value.
I am interested in collecting capped bust half dollars. The 1820 o101 is a popular overdate and is easily identified by the square base shape of the base of the 2 in the date and remnants of a 9 visible within the 0. We sell coin books primarily about bust and seated coins. Overtons book provides the roadmap for collectors of this interesting series. The half dollar was produced since the very first days of the us mints existence and was a. In example, its possible for a coin to grade g4 on its obverse, but grade vg8 on its reverse. This is a beautiful problemfree example with nice twotoned gray surfaces and strong, even detail. American cents and half cents were first struck in 1793, and had already seen at least a few design alterations. Coin value price chart for capped bust half dollars 50c. It proved to be a popular design and lasted from 1807 to 1839 on the half dollar, 1815 to 1838 on the quarter, 1809 to.