About This Set

​This is the complete two-volume set of the Variety Identification Guide for Capped Bust United States Half Dollars, spanning the entire series from 1807 through 1836.

​An indispensable reference tool for the serious numismatist, error collector, or coin attribution enthusiast, these reference books provide high-resolution, full-color visual aids to easily identify die varieties, Overton numbers, die states, and unique characteristics (such as die cracks, star alignments, and letter placements).

​Features & Details

• ​Volume 1: Covers U.S. Half Dollars from 1807 to 1826.

• ​Volume 2: Covers U.S. Half Dollars from 1827 to 1836.

• ​Detailed Attributions: Includes clear callouts for specific attributes like Rarity ratings (e.g., R1, R3+, R5), exact die crack paths, and diagnostic markers.

• ​Visual Highlights: Features detailed obverse and reverse graphics with helpful color-coded overlay lines mapping out key diagnostics directly on high-quality coin imagery.

• ​Format: Softcover/Paperback with crisp, full-color interior printing.

​Condition: Brand New / Like New. This two-volume set is in immaculate condition. The books are brand new, crisp, and the spines have barely been cracked. The pages are completely clean, free of any writing, highlighting, or dog-ears, and the covers show virtually no shelf wear. Excellent reference copies.