1831 50C MS64 认证号49749784, PCGS号6159

O-104, R.1, MS64 PCGS. Colorfully Patinated Aquamarine, cherry-red, golden-brown, and sky-blue patina enrich the borders of this Choice Capped Bust type coin. The stars and 50 are incompletely struck, but the colorful toning and minimally marked surfaces ensure the eye appeal. Although just outside the Condition Census for O-104, the present coin will satisfy any Toning Enthusiast.

Ron Guth

The 1831 Half Dollar has one of the largest mintages of the entire Capped Bust series.  This, coupled with the fact that there are no major varieties that compete with the regular date, makes the 1831 Half Dollar a plentiful, affordable choice for type collectors. 

Hundreds of Mint State examples have been certified, including more than one hundred each at the MS63 and MS64 levels.  Even Gem MS65 examples can be found with ease, though they are pricey at this level.  Above MS65, the 1831 Half Dollar becomes very rare and the finest example is a single PCGS MS67. 

The quality of the strike on an 1831 Half Dollar varies depending on the die variety -- some show weakness on the obverse stars; others appear to be struck from worn dies.  With a little hunting, the collector should be able to find a high grade example with close to a full strike.  Keep in mind that the PCGS Condition Census is filled with coins grading MS65 or better.