Flowing Hair, Draped and Capped Bust Half Dollar Price List

Collecting Bust Half Dollars can be approached from several vantage points. Most individuals build early United Stated coinage type sets and required only one example of the Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, Capped Bust and Reeded Edge halves. Then there are the variety specialists who take collecting to a precise level by seeking out individual die pairings within a date.

The Overton and Parsley reference books for collecting Bust halves by variety are well known and loved. All Gerry Fortin Rare Coin offerings are attributed to the Overton variety classification system. Rarity numbers are from the same source. When no rarity number is shown, then an R1 (common) rarity is implied.

GFRC has joined with Dave Cinquina to cross-link Bust Half Dollar variety information. Dave is constructing a free online resource (BustHalfAddict.com) that illustrates the Overton varieties with GFRC providing sponsorship. As a result of this partnership, each GFRC listing carries an Overton number and link to the relevant page at BustHalfAddict.com. By simple clicking on the Overton number, access to specific variety information and high resolution images is provided at the Dave Cinquina site.

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Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
Flowing Hair
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Draped Bust
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Capped Bust
	1806 Pointed 6, Stem	VG10	PCGS 19225725	O-118b	Choice	$850	New May 14! Original and Smooth; Cool Die Cracks. A cool die variety with die cracks from rim to claw, through TED and from rim through the O in OF into the stars. The coin looks just how a totally original 1806 half should look with even grey surfaces. The surfaces and the rims are very clean and the detail is good for a F12, except for the eagle's left facing wing which is weak due to striking weakness caused by the die breaks.
	1809 III Edge	VF30	CACG 551850642	O-111	Choice	$995	New March 31! Colorful Toning. Probem free. Ex. John McCloskey. Beautiful toning is the hallmark of this early bust half. Grey blue and rust toning cover the peripheries of this sharply struck coin. The wear pattern creates a circulated cameo look on the obverse. In a CACG Witter Brick holder.
	1811/10	EF40	PCGS 29375656	O-101	Choice	$950	Choice Original, Perfect Gun Metal Gray, formerly Seal Beach Collection. An accurately graded, attractive original coin. Under a light, there is subtle color on both sides around the devices. The period between the 8 and 1 in the date is interesting and characteristic of this O-101 variety.
	1812	VF30	PCGS 57673687	O-109a	Choice	$395	Late Die State. This is the advanced O-109a die stage. Heavy die gouges run through the eagle's left (facing) wing and the top pair of olive leaves. A later die state shows these gouges lapped mostly away, making this the most interesting die state for the O-109 die marriage. Very smooth, attrative lightly marked surfaces apart from an old toned over scratch near the bust at star 1.
	1813	EF45	PCGS 37026697		Choice	$925	Super Original. Both sides have grey toning with original luster peaking out at the stars and letters. Weakly struck at the lower reverse and upper part of the obverse.
	1822	AU58	PCGS 50984624	O-105	Choice	HOLD $2250	New May 22! PCGS AU58 CAC Bust Half. From the Evergreen collection. Struck from rusted dies, the surfaces are microscopically granular giving the surfaces an attractive texture. The coin is fully original with nice luster and color. A bit softly struck but very few marks.
	1827 Square Base 2	AU58	PCGS 34255013	O-106	Choice	$950	New May 22! Grey Gold. This late date Bust half has grey gold patina over well struck, problem free surfaces.
	1832 Small Letters	AU53	PCGS 49589535	O-114	Original	$665	Challenging Overton Pairing, Satiny Luster, Untoned, Near-Choice Original, Lakeland Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - Clearly a better Overton variety, this 1832 O-114 offering is worthy of consideration for its brilliant luster and well preserved surfaces. The obverse luster falls into the satiny realm with heavy metal flow lines into the milling while the reverse is much more steely in presentation. Mint frost is readily evident on both sides with minimal abrasions. The O-114 variety can be attributed by multiple die lines below the right side of the reverse shield. Surfaces are untoned with two micro-ticks on the reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
	1834	AU58	PCGS 29501258	O-110	Choice	HOLD $1350	New May 22! Ex Link. Near Gem, Medallic in Appearance. From the Evergreen collection. This near gem AU 58CAC bust half has a hammered strike giving liberty a high relief appearance. The coin is silver grey with nice luster. Liberty's portrait is immuculate.
	1834 Sm Date, Sm Ltrs	AU53	PCGS 32708883		Choice	$850	New May 14! Pretty Dual Sided Toning. This is a well struck lustrous Bust half dollar with wonderful dual sided toning. The reverse is slightly rotated. Beneath the color, there are some light lines on the left obverse field emanating near Miss Liberty's chin. The eye appeal will not disappoint.
	1835	EF40	CACG 436746183		Choice	$450	New March 31! Colorful Toning. This near gem has light grey surfaces with copper centers and beautiful colorful toning at the peripheries. The usual conservative grading by CACG.
	1836	EF45	NGC 6691697009		Choice	$330	New May 14! Choice Grey, Nice Type Coin. A nice orignal grey example with a bit of crust and without issues.
	1837 Reeded Edge	MS61	PCGS 39519804		Choice	$1995	New April 15! Nice Luster, Attractive toning. Golden toning with deeper copper on the reverse. Nice luster with only light inconspicuous marks and lines. A nice strike on the hair and eagles wings showcase this one year type.

Draped and Capped Bust Half Dollars

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