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  • 1812 O-109a Capped Bust Half Dollar - PCGS UNC Details. SOLD

1812 O-109a Capped Bust Half Dollar - PCGS UNC Details. SOLD

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Gorgeous & lustrous example of the early date Capped bust design!

A few stray hairlines in the left obverse fields are the only evidence of an old light cleaning.

This die marriage is very interesting, as a bolt from the press fell into the coining chamber during striking causing damage to the dies. Eventually the die damage was lapped away, along with other details. This example is from just after the damage occurred.

Neat coin!

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