06/02/2026
The 1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar is one of the absolute holy grails of early American silver, boasting an incredibly tiny mintage of just 47,150 pieces due to a massive Mint fire and a severe copper shortage.
Every single genuine survivor known to exist features a fascinating "5 over 2" overdate error, where the 1815 date was stamped directly over an unused 1812 die.Because of its extreme scarcity and historic overdate variety, finding this legendary coin in any condition is a massive jackpot for collectors, easily fetching thousands of dollars at auction.
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