1812 Large 8 50C Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar NGC AU Detail Obverse Scratched

Product Description

An 1812 (Philadelphia Mint) (Large '8' variety) Capped Bust silver half dollar graded About Uncirculated (AU) Details (Obverse Scratched) by NGC.  This piece displays an original light to dark grey silver color/tone, lilac and golden undertones, light visible luster and a light visible old scratch that is hidden by the original patina of the surfaces.  The total mintage for this date & mint: 1,628,059.  Please view our photos for additional information and ask any questions prior to purchase.

The Capped Bust Half Dollar was an American silver half dollar minted from 1807-1839. The original design for the “Capped Bust” by John Reich was later modified by the chief engraver of the United States Mint William Kneass. Reich’s design was used from 1807-1833, however after his resignation in 1817, Kneass decided to modify the portrait of Liberty. In 1834, the design was modified, and from 1834-1836 it would remain that way. From 1836-1839, Kneass would modify Liberty’s portrait twice more, before his death in 1840. Throughout the years of its mintage, the Capped Bust half dollar underwent numerous variety strikes as a direct result of the mint’s inconsistency with the die’s. Collectors will note from 1807-1836, almost every year has several different varieties, some within the same year. The Capped Bust half dollar has an approximate purity of .8924 silver, .1076 copper, a total weight of 13.48 grams, and a diameter of 32.5 mm.