1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar E/A STATES VF Details PCGS Cleaned O-108a R1 50C

Quick Facts

• Date & Type: 1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar – E over A in STATES reverse

• Die Marriage: Overton-108a, rarity R.1

• Grade / Holder: PCGS Genuine VF Details – Cleaned

• Mintage: 1,039,075

• Metal & Specs: 89.24 % Ag • 10.76 % Cu • 32.5 mm • 13.48 g

• Edge: Lettered FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

• Designer: John Reich

Eye Appeal & Condition

Medium-steel toning with lighter silver highlights on Liberty’s curls and the eagle’s wings. The dramatic “E” punched over an “A” in STATES is sharp, with the underlying cross-bar still visible. No heavy marks or rim damage—just an older, light cleaning that has re-toned evenly.

• Single-variety blunder: O-108a is the only die pair with the E/A feature—a must-have for Bust-half specialists.

• Historic context: Struck during the War of 1812, adding early-Republic character to any collection.

• Affordable rarity: R.1 status keeps the price approachable while offering true variety appeal.

Specifications

What You’ll Receive

The exact 1814 VF-Details half shown—securely packed in a double-boxed, fully-insured USPS shipment with tracking.

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