{"product_id":"1808-capped-bust-half-dollar-fine","title":"1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar - Fine","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn the inaugural year of one of America's most iconic early silver coin series with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine (F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. Struck by the United States Mint from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89.24% silver and 10.76% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1808 issue marks the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst year of the Capped Bust Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a key type coin and a highly desirable addition to any early U.S. collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Reich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the obverse features Liberty wearing a capped head with flowing curls, surrounded by thirteen stars and the date below. The reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with a Union shield on its chest, clutching arrows and an olive branch beneath the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNITED STATES OF AMERICA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the denomination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reich's bold and distinctly American design represented a new era in U.S. coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine (F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin exhibits moderate, even circulation wear while retaining strong overall detail. Liberty's major facial features, portions of the hair, and drapery remain visible, while the eagle's wings, shield, and other key design elements are well defined. As the only Capped Bust Half Dollar struck in 1808, this issue is especially popular with collectors seeking first-year type coins and historically significant early American silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar – Fine (F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in toning, wear, surface quality, and overall appearance due to its age and natural circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48459240440053,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1808-bust-half-dollar-fine_14795_obv.jpg?v=1784731392","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1808-capped-bust-half-dollar-fine","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}