1807 50C DRAPED BUST AU53 PCGS CAC

This 1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar, attributed as O-105 (R.1), certified AU53 by PCGS and approved by CAC, is a premium final-year example of this iconic early federal type—offering both technical precision and exceptional eye appeal. As a transitional year, 1807 saw the end of the Draped Bust design and the introduction of John Reich’s Capped Bust motif, making high-grade survivors of this date especially appealing to type and die-variety collectors alike. This particular piece displays radiant multicolor toning across the obverse, with iridescent bands of rose-gold, golden-orange, magenta, and chartreuse dancing around the rims—classic album-style toning that enhances, rather than obscures, the underlying detail. Liberty’s portrait remains sharply defined, especially in the hair curls and drapery folds, and a gentle satin luster glows beneath the patina, attesting to the coin’s originality and careful preservation. The reverse is bathed in a soft blend of dove-gray and olive-silver, accented by subtle lavender and honey-gold near the legends and shield. The eagle is boldly rendered with crisp definition in the wings, scroll, and shield lines, and the surfaces throughout are free of any distracting abrasions or impairments—qualities rarely encountered in circulated early halves. This example retains ample mint frost for the grade and is far finer in terms of surface quality and eye appeal than typically seen for AU Draped Bust halves. 11 CAC-certified examples at this grade. Price guide value at $4,750 with this exact example having sold last for $4,730 way back in 04/2018 LE. With its vivid toning, strong strike, and CAC approval, this 1807 is a visually captivating and technically sound specimen that will anchor any advanced type, toned or early half dollar collection.

PCGS Cert Verification #84026258

• PCGS Price Guide -$4,750
• PCGS POP - 55/229
• CAC POP - 11/55
• PCGS Coin#  6079