1836 O-113 R2 Capped Bust Half Dollar

Variety Attribution O-113: Obverse-Stars and milling sharp. Several stars show recutting, the first 4 are most distinct. Date is 7 1/4 mm., 1 is higher and wider than 836. The clasp is outlined with two raised ovals.

O-113a: Die cracks, beginning with an extensive crack from rim near star 13, that progresses upward through star 12, past star 11, then curves into upper ribbon, across head, eye and lower points of star 6 to rim. A diagonal crack crosses drapery at end of bust. In later stages a crack develops from rim across star 11 to join the first long crack. Still another develops at base of 18.

O-113: Reverse-50 C. is 1 1/4 mm. and high. C. is large. 5 is higher than 0 with sharply curved top and tipped more to left. Arrow to A is 1/2 mm.  Left side of T right side of I are almost in line. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5.

O-113a: Die crack joins TATES at top, then curves downward across OF and corner of scroll to right wing.