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Half Dollar · $0.50

1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar (1807-1839)

1815/2

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Intriguing History

Bullion shortages tied to the War of 1812's aftermath left 1815 as one of the lowest-mintage years for half dollars in the entire Capped Bust series, and the overdate created when an engraver reused an 1814 die only adds to the date's well-earned rarity.

Total Weight13.48 g

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