A gorgeous Gem Mint State 1807 Capped Bust half dollar called MS-65+ by PCGS and approved by CAC is one of numerous highlights to be offered this July in our Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer Expo in Baltimore. This attractively toned and boldly lustrous Gem half dollar from the first year of the design type is not only one of the finest examples of the date and Overton-113 variety certified by PCGS, it is also one of the finest of the type certified by that firm. The strike is bold throughout except for some typical softness at the junction of the eagle’s right wing and shield. This attractive Gem is certain to hold a place of honor in an advanced cabinet of half dollars or in a suitable type set of early American issues. From the Doug Kaselitz Collection, this beauty has previously been the property of Lester Merkin (1972), Stack’s (1978), and it was a star among the half dollars in the James Bennett Pryor Collection (Bowers and Merena, 1996). This wondrous half dollar is sure find its way to another top-notch collection in July. If world-class quality and eye-catching beauty are what you are looking for, we suggest you be an active bidder for this beautiful Capped Bust half dollar. We hope to see you in Baltimore in July!
