1819/8 50C Small 9 AU58 认证号32919530, PCGS号6118

O.101, R1 Shown here is the unique small 9 overdate marriage and the first of a total of five. The underlying 8 is plain to see in several places around the lower section of the nine. The obverse, shrouded in electric blue, shows striking detail, particularly evident in the hair curls, star centers and points, and in the drapery folds. Overdates are rarely struck-up well. Previously used dies are often lapped in preparation of the numeral change and the die's reuse. The reverse mimics the obverse's color at the rims which then blends to pretty sunset toning. Although graded AU58 by PCGS, the half shows no sign of rub or wear at all, and should probably be graded MS.

Ron Guth

1819 Half Dollars are found in three major varieties: Normal Date, 1819/8 Overdate with a Large 9, and 1819/8 Overdate with a Small 9.  The Large 9 Overdate is comprised of several die varieties (Overton 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106), but the Small 9 Overdate is comrpised of only one (O-101). The Small 9 Overdate is not particularly rare, but it is definitely the least common of the three major varieties.  The Small 9 Overdate offers the crispest view of the underlying 8, even on lower grade specimens.

Approximately three dozen Mint State 1819 Small 9 Overdates are known, mostly in grades ranging from MS62 to MS64.  Gems are truly rare and only one example is known in MS66.