1802 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-1. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).

1802 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-1. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).，Deep olive and turquoise hues paint the protected regions of this handsome specimen from the second year of the Heraldic Eagle type. The surfaces are remarkably composed under a glass and smooth to the naked eye. Gentle circulation has just lightly worn the high points, with Libertys hair and the eagles feathers both intricately preserved.<p>Just one pair of dies was employed to strike the entire 1802 issue, recycling the reverse die from the 1801 O-102 variety. With 29,890 coins struck, this issue has the lowest mintage of the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle type and is a key date along with the 1801. The Condition Census is topped by two Mint State examples, including the MS-62 (PCGS) Pogue specimen, followed by a half dozen pieces down through the lower AU grades. A pleasing EF example like the current piece still falls comfortably within the top 25 or so specimens and is a significant find for half dollar collectors.，From the Sutton Court Collection of Early Half Dollar Varieties. Acquired privately from Bowers and Merena, September 1988.，