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1807 Half Eagle - 1812 Half Eagle - Capped Bust to Left, 1807 and 1812 Half Eagle Two Coin Set

The numismatic adventure can be enriched by acquiring groups of coins in meaningful combinations. Sets of coins can run from two pieces to many. In the areas of rare date and early silver and gold coins we have established certain sets of special interest. They include the first and last of an issue, type sets, design sets, year sets, and those that are joined by historical events such as the Civil War. The coins of each set are specially selected for you and your collecting needs.

We are specialists in this area and will expertly and confidentially help you assemble a set similar to the one you see below, which is made up of pieces from the US Rare Coin Investments’ archives. We will cherry pick through millions of dollars of rare coins selecting only the finest quality pieces for your collection.

A Set of First and Last Half Eagles, Capped Bust to Left, 1807 and 1812

John Reich designed the Capped Bust to Left half eagle, which was issued from 1807 to 1812. It is similar to his Capped Bust half dollar that was minted from 1807 to 1836. Mintages ranged from 33,875 to 100,287, which were high for the times, and the coins were widely circulated and were the most important gold denomination in the early part of the century. From 1809 to 1820, the half eagle was the only gold denomination made in the United States. Many were later melted when the value of their gold content exceeded their face value. Adjustment marks are sometimes seen, but they are often insignificant because of better striking methods.

Like Reich’s quarter eagle of 1808, the design shows Liberty in profile facing left wearing a LIBERTY inscribed cap that was intended to represent a Phrygian cap. It has seven stars to the left of Liberty and six to the right with the date below. The reverse shows a heraldic eagle with its wings raised. It is more defiant than its predecessor with its mouth opened and its neck aggressively curved. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is in an arc around the eagle, interrupted by the wing tips. On a banner over the eagle’s head between its wings is the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination written as 5 D is below. Dentils are seen at the periphery of both sides of the coin.

1807 Half EagleReich corrected the error made by Robert Scot in the design of the previous half eagle (as well as his other heraldic eagle motifs). Scot had placed the arrows in the eagle’s right or dexter claw and put the olive branch in the left or sinister claw. This reversal of the positions of these two items is an inaccurate modification of the Great Seal of the United States. Arrows in the right claw symbolize extreme militarism, perhaps placed there because of the recent hostilities with France over shipping rights. The symbolism was being used to make a statement to France and others about the sovereignty of the United States. On the Capped Bust Half Eagle, the olive branch is in the right claw and the arrows are in the left.

1807 Half Eagle - Eye appealing luster drips from this lovely Early 1807 Half Eagle. The coin has clean fields with virtually no contact marks observable. The strike is full and sharp on both sides. We see every detail of each device including all of Liberty’s curls and every feather on the eagle and line in the shield. Light clash marks are seen on the obverse, which do not detract from the coin’s eye appeal or grade.

Approximate cost: VF $4,000; AU50 $9,000; MS60 $15,000; MS63 $33,500


1812 Half Eagle1812 Half Eagle - The last year of issue is the third-rarest of the series. It is available in lower Mint State grades but rare in Gem condition. This eye-appealing, mint state Capped Bust gold 1812 Half Eagle has an almost cameo appearance with light devices seen against darker fields.

The coin is well struck with full details on the centers of the stars, the hair details, the eagle, and the shield. As expected for a mint state coin, no wear is seen. The surfaces are clean for the grade with some light adjustment marks seen on the reverse left. Smoldering mint luster is seen within the devices on both sides.

Approximate costs: VF $4,000; AU50 $9,250; MS60 $15,000; MS63 $28,500


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