Category Archives: 1817/4

Jeff Garrett: Tips on How to Collect Capped Bust Half Dollars

The early silver series can be rewarding, regardless of whether you collect by variety   By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… When I wrote an article recently about collecting coins by die variety, Capped Bust Half Dollars were one of the series mentioned. The series, which was produced from 1807 to 1836, […]

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The Once Unknown, Now Famous 1817/4 Half Dollar

By Q. David Bowers – Co-Founder, Stack’s Bowers ….. Classic rarities among American silver coins have commanded attention for a long time. The 1804 silver dollar, the 1802 half dime, the 1894-S dime, the 1827 quarter, and others, are highlights of any collection or auction in which they appear. One of the most popular American […]

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Jeff Garrett: Tips on How to Collect Capped Bust Half Dollars

The early silver series can be rewarding, regardless of whether you collect by variety   By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… When I wrote an article recently about collecting coins by die variety, Capped Bust Half Dollars were one of the series mentioned. The series, which was produced from 1807 to 1836, […]

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