Bust Half Dollars were made from 1794 to 1839. All were minted at Philadelphia except in 1838 and 1839 when the New Orleans mint made Bust Half Dollars.
There are sub-types as follows: --- Flowing Hair (1794-1795) --- Draped Bust, Small Eagle Reverse (1796-1797) --- Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1801-1807) --- Capped Bust, Lettered Edge (1807-1836) --- Capped Bust, Reeded Edge – 50 CENTS Reverse (1836-1837) --- Capped Bust, Reeded Edge – HALF DOL. Reverse (1838-1839).
Bust Half Dollars are extensively collected by date as well as by die varieties.
2 Leaves. Solid detail with pleasing light gray surfaces.
Large 3. Very attractive with natural coin-gray surfaces and solid detail.
Large 3. Sharp and even detail with remnants of mint luster.
Well detailed with pleasing medium gray surfaces.
Well detailed with solid light to medium gray shaded surfaces.
Well detailed with problem-free, 2-toned gray surfaces.
Pointed 6, Stem. Sharp detail with richly gray toned surfaces.
Pointed 6, No Stem. Sharp detail with pleasing gray shaded surfaces.
Knob 6. Small Stars. Well detailed with surfaces of silver-white hue and touches of champagne-gold tint.
Attractive coin-gray surfaces with solid detail and strong eye appeal.
Overton 103. Large Stars.
VF Details- Obverse Scratch.
Lustrous gray shaded surfaces with sharp detail and a pleasing appearance.
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