1827 50C Capped Bust Half Dollar Square Base 2 PCGS MS64

Key Features:

• Date and Type: 1827 50C Capped Bust Half Dollar Square Base 2
• Grade: PCGS MS64 (Mint State 64), indicating a coin with an above-average strike, brilliant luster, and minimal imperfections visible under magnification.
• Design:
  • Obverse: Features a bust of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, designed by John Reich. Liberty is surrounded by stars representing the original colonies, with the date, 1827, at the bottom.
  • Reverse: Displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing a readiness for war and a desire for peace.
• Composition: Composed of 89.24% silver and 10.76% copper, common for U.S. coinage from that era.
• Diameter: 32.5 mm
• Historical Context: The Capped Bust Half Dollar series, minted from 1807 to 1839, is notable for its representation of the growing United States during a period of economic and territorial expansion.

G-4 Good- Date and Letters legible. Bust worn smooth with outline distinct.

VG-8 Very Good- LIBERTY faint. Legends distinguishable. Clasp at shoulder visible; curl above it nearly smooth.

F-12 Fine– Clasp and adjacent curl clearly outlined with slight details.

VF– Very Fine– Clasp at shoulder clear. Wear visible on highest point of curl. Hair over brow distinguishable.

EF-20 Extremely Fine- Clasp and adjacent fairly sharp. Brow and hair above distinct. Curls well defined.

AU-50 About Uncirculated- Trace of wear on hair over eye and over ear.

MS-60 Uncirculated- No Trace of wear. Light blemishes. Possible slide marks from storage handling.

MS-63 Choice Uncirculated- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Impaired luster possible.