{"product_id":"1819-capped-bust-half-dollars-pcgs-xf40-cac","title":"1819 Capped Bust Half Dollars - PCGS XF40 CAC","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eStep back into early American coinage with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e1819 Capped Bust Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic silver issue from the formative years of the United States Mint. Designed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eJohn Reich\u003c\/strong\u003e, this classic coin showcases the elegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eCapped Bust Liberty\u003c\/strong\u003e motif that defined U.S. half dollars of the early 19th century and remains a favorite among collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eStruck at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"395\"\u003ePhiladelphia Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 1819 Half Dollar has a reported \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"463\"\u003emintage of 2,208,000 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e and was produced using an alloy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e89.2% silver and 10.8% copper\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e32.50 mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighing \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e13.50 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, the coin also features the distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"695\"\u003elettered edge reading “FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR,”\u003c\/strong\u003e a hallmark of early U.S. Mint craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThis particular example has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"801\"\u003ecertified XF40 by PCGS\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating a well-preserved coin with strong detail and attractive wear consistent with its grade. Adding further collector confidence is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eCAC approval\u003c\/strong\u003e, which recognizes coins that meet strict standards for quality within their assigned grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003ePCGS population of only 126 coins in XF40\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eestimated CAC population of 10 or fewer\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece stands out as a scarce certified example. It also features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eVery Pretty appearance with a Rotated Reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding an intriguing collectible characteristic to an already historic coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uj5ir1\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eHistoric Early U.S. Silver Coin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e1819 Capped Bust Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e designed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eJohn Reich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kii8ap\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eScarce Certified Example:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003ePCGS XF40 with CAC approval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wa6yfr\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eLimited Population:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003ePCGS pop 126 with an estimated CAC pop of 10 or fewer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e59fbe\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eClassic Early Mint Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eLettered edge (“FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR”) and rotated reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1944\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBlending \u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eearly American history, scarce certified populations, and classic 19th-century design\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 1819 Capped Bust Half Dollar PCGS XF40 CAC is a standout addition to any serious U.S. coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoinsTV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751249690862,"sku":"CTV010602","price":999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/1086\/3773\/files\/1819.png?v=1773147466","url":"https:\/\/www.coinstv.net\/products\/1819-capped-bust-half-dollars-pcgs-xf40-cac","provider":"CoinsTV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}