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517
1813. Overton-105a, Rarity 3
.
PCGS graded VF-35
. Nice
even toning. Later die state where a heavy die crack develops
from the edge across the stem of the lower olive leaves and on
through the shield and eagle's neck. Another crack starts at the
edge below the left wing tip through UNI and the bottom of
TED STAT. Yet a third crack, from the edge above O of OF
through AMERICA, arrowheads, C. and to the edge below 0 of
50. A desirable subvariety. (
PCGS # 6103
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
518
1814. Overton-103, Rarity 1
.
PCGS graded AU-55.
CAC
Approved
. Well struck with light grey toning. Due to its choice
surfaces, bold devices, and extensive luster, we expect there
will be active bidding. (
PCGS # 6105
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
519
1814. Overton-102, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded VF-30
. Lightly
toned. The estimated mintage of 1,039,075 half dollars with the
1814 date was completed using eight obverse dies and nine
reverse dies. This combination of seventeen obverse and
reverse dies produced nine separate marriages or varieties for
the year. In 1814, the edge dies were modified to include a star
* between the words DOLLAR and FIFTY on the edge lettering.
The quality of strike for the year is generally quite good. (
PCGS
# 6105
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $120 - 130
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520
1815. 5 over 2 PCGS graded Genuine AU Details
.
Cleaning. Nice light blue toning. Popular date. Old obverse
scratch. A high degree of detail distinguishes the medium
silver gray surfaces from others of the date which are less
original even though in technically similar grade. Collectors
familiar with the series will recognize this difference at once
and will especially note the sharp cap, hair curls, and drap-
ery clasp on the obverse. The reverse, for its part, contin-
ues the bold attraction. Everything on this side shows its
finer detail. A desirable Key date, even in light of the
obverse mark.
On January 11, 1816, a fire in the rear building of the Mint
damaged rolling and cutting apparatus sufficiently to make
any further coinage of gold or silver impossible until exten-
sive repairs could be made.
Regarding the damage to the rolling and cutting apparatus,
while this affected the Mint planchet preparation process,
the real reason for lack of half dollar coinage after 1815
was lack of deposits. The War of 1812 had officially ended
on December 24, 1814, but news of this was not fully dis-
seminated until well into 1815 (the Battle of New Orleans,
showcasing the heroism of Andrew Jackson, took place in
January 1815 after the war had ended). The commerce of
Europe remained in turmoil, affected not only by the after-
math of the War of 1812, but also the recent wider-ranging
Napoleonic Wars. (
PCGS # 6108
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $2,500 - 3,000
521
1817. Overton-111a, Rarity 1
.
PCGS graded AU-53
.
Lovely light blue and gold toning on this handsome, lustrous
example.
Pop 3; 2 finer for the variety, 1 in 55, 1 in 63.
(
PCGS # 39505
)
Historical Account of the Growth of the American Republic:
President James Monroe in his message to Congress in Decem-
ber 1817, told of purchases made from Indian tribes that
included land in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. An exchange was
made with the Cherokee for lands beyond the Mississippi and
for lands in the States of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennes-
see. Alabama territory was also expected to be acquired as the
United States spread quickly across the continent in what would
become known as its Manifest Destiny.
Estimated Value ................................................... $550 - 600
