Bust Half Dollars
1825 50C O-105, R.2, MS65 PCGS. The portrait profile is strongly doubled and ITED are joined. It is easy to see why PCGS has awarded this high-end half dollar a Gem grade. The quality is absolutely exceptional. Design detail is strong, especially on the stars. Mint brilliance mixes with daubs of gold, blue, and magenta toning, explaining the top-notch aesthetic appeal. The 1825 half dollar is rarely seen this fine. Population (all varieties included): 17 in 65 (2 in 65+), 8 finer (10/16).