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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.

Happy Hunting to all! Please do not hesitate to provide feedback on how Gerry Fortin Rare Coins might improve your Bust Half Dollar acquisition experience.

There are 12 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on July 2, 2026

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.
	1807 Large Stars	F12	PCGS 38927592	O-112	Choice	HOLD $750	New June 9! Original and Choice. A problem free dove grey example of this common O-112 variety which has the 50 over inverted five in the denomination.
	1809 III Edge	VF30	CACG 551850642	O-111	Choice	$995	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.
	1809 III Edge	VF20	PCGS 57652956	O-109	Choice	$460	New June 26! Attractive Obverse Color. This Redbook variety displays attractive blue, magenta, and copper toning that surrounds the stars, date, and Miss Liberty. Beneath the toning, marks in the field to the left of Miss Liberty's chin and neck can be seen with a loupe. The reverse rims are toned blue-grey and orange.
	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.
	1814	AU50	PCGS 83089023	O-107a	Choice	$1595	New July 2! R5 Die State: Original Grey Toning. This slate grey PCGS AU 50 CAC Bust half is the late die state of O-107 with a die break on the tip of Liberty's nose. It is considered R-5 and is an important and interesting coin for Bust half variety collectors. In AU 50 CAC, we believe this approaches the condition census. This is a fully original coin with grey toning. A moderate sratch on the cheek is noted.
	1824	AU58	PCGS OGH 1374411	O-111	Gem	HOLD $1750	New June 5! OGH. Strictly Original with Gleaming Luster. Ex Seal Beach. There is no question about the originality of this light grey coin. Excellent luster abounds on both sides. There are no major marks. Characteristic of the variety, the obverse stars on the left are weaker struck than those on the right. In a PCGS Gen. 3.0 (1990-1993) OGH holder.
	1826	AU55	PCGS 16656644	O-116a	Choice	$795	New July 2! Strictly Original with Few Marks. This is a strictly original 200 year old light grey Bust half with few marks of any note. The reverse has some darker patches which embodies the originality.
	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.
	1827	AU55	PCGS OGH 8415877	O-126	Choice	HOLD $1350	New June 5! OGH. Slate Grey Toning. Ex Seal Beach and K. Davignon. A beautiful coin to go with its OGH PCGS AU55 CAC packaging. Slate grey toning over defect free surfaces. Some nice color on the obverse edge. In a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) OGH holder.
	1829 Small Letters	AU55	CACG 916384004	O-119	Choice	$850	New June 26! Strictly Original. Accurately Graded. Strictly original with light grey surfaces. There is a thin ring of orange toning along the obverse rims that enhances the eye appeal. Some old thin lines can be seen on the obverse, but are not too distracting. The reverse is decently struck with smooth surfaces and is gem quality on its own.
	1829	AU53	PCGS OGH 1605433	O-105	Choice	HOLD $850	New June 5! OGH. Original Medium Grey Surfaces. Ex Seal Beach. Original medium grey with light tinges of blue and magenta color towards the obverse rims. It is decently struck with some abrasions seen on the left obverse fields near the stars. In a PCGS Gen. 3.1 (1993-1998) OGH holder.
	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 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	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.
	1837 Reeded Edge	MS61	PCGS 39519804		Choice	$1995	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.