1815/2 O-101a Capped Bust Half Dollar ☆☆ Rarity for the Capped Bust Enthusiast

Denomination: 50C

Coin: Capped Bust

Composition: Silver

Year: 1815

Fineness: 0.9

Strike Type: Business

Mint Location: Philadelphia

KM Number: 90

Variety: O-101

Country of Origin: United States

This 1815/2 Capped Bust Half Dollar is an absolute holy grail of early American numismatics. Struck during an era when the United States Mint was struggling with severe bullion shortages following the War of 1812, no half dollars were actually minted with a normal 1815 date. Instead, left-over 1812 dies were modified, creating this legendary "1815 over 2" overdate variety. This specific coin features the highly sought-after O-101a die state, uniquely distinguished by the diagnostic, heavy shatter cracks that developed across the obverse and reverse dies as they failed under intense pressure. It is a crown jewel addition for any serious Capped Bust specialist or advanced type collector.