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1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar Large 8 VF30 PCGS O-103 R1 Early 50C
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar Large 8 VF30 PCGS O-103 R1 Early 50C
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Quick Facts
Date & Type: 1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar – Large 8 subtype
Die Marriage: Overton-103, rarity R.1 (collectible yet available)
Grade / Holder: VF30 PCGS
PCGS Population: 126 in VF30; 1,164 finer across all grades
Mintage: 1,628,059
Metal & Specs: 89.24 % Ag • 10.76 % Cu • 32.5 mm • 13.48 g
Index Numbers: NGC ID 24EW • Variety PCGS #39446 • Base PCGS #6100 • Greysheet #194195
Eye Appeal & Condition
Medium-steel surfaces accented by lighter silver highlights on Liberty’s profile and eagle’s wing tips. Honest wear consistent with VF30 leaves bold legends, full rims, and a clear Large 8 date. No distracting marks—just classic, problem-free originality.
Why Collect?
Large 8 is the most popular subtype of 1812, prized for its bold date style.
Overton-103 (R.1) is the “go-to” variety for type collectors—enough supply, yet quickly absorbed in attractive mid-grade.
1812 marks the War-of-1812 era; owning a half dollar struck during the conflict adds historic cachet to any cabinet.
Specifications
Attribute | Value |
---|---|
Denomination | 50 Cents |
Designer | John Reich |
Edge | Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR |
Holder | Tamper-evident PCGS slab (cert # shown in photos) |
What You’ll Receive
The exact 1812 VF30 half pictured—packed in a double-boxed, fully-insured USPS shipment with tracking.
Buy with Confidence
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30-day returns: Full refund if the slab is returned unaltered and undamaged.
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