1836 O-116 R2, 50 over 00, Capped Bust Half Dollar

Variety Attribution O-116: Obverse-Stars are a little larger than on other 1836 halves. Star 12 sharply recut with 3 extra points. Date is 7 mm., and the 18 is much wider than 836 and 8 low.

O-116a: The die apparently rusted from non use and then was lapped to a mirror or proof like finish prior to being placed back into service. A few rust lumps remain on bust below neck. Milling weak.

O-116: Reverse-50 C. is 1 1/4 mm. and high with rather large figures. 5 has broad curved top and is recut over 0 the curve of 0 showing clearly to left of 5 and on some specimens it shows between top and upper curve of 5. Arrow to A is 1 mm. Line 1 of stripe 2 to second crossbar, right edge of shield extends 1 mm. beyond shield at bottom. Right side of T and left side of I in line.

O-116a: The reverse die has been lapped and the recutting of the 0 under the 5 has been entirely removed. The lapping has also removed arrow feathers, berry stems etc. This reverse die apparently rusted from non use and then was placed back into service. Section of rust pitting below ITE in UNITED and IC in AMERICA. One specimen seen exhibited proof like surfaces obverse and reverse from lapping of the die.