10th Piece Has Appeared 1817/4 Half

harveypb

The 10th known 1817/4 Bust Half Dollar has showed up at PCGS and graded VG8.

Here's a pic.

RichieURich

Great coin!

There have been a lot of discoveries within the last several weeks. Wonder why?

Coinosaurus

<< <i>Great coin!

There have been a lot of discoveries within the last several weeks. Wonder why? >>



Clearly someone was hoarding them, in order hype some even more important "discovery piece" yet to be disclsoed at the ANA

Baley

Wow, that is wild!!

Can't wait to hear the story of where it's been. <eager>

harveypb

Here's the story on the 1817/4 that was told to a Bust Half Nut Club member..

I heard that the coin was in the estate of Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. According to historical accounts, Sam grew up in Philadelphia. At the age of 20, he visited the U S Mint with his father. His father turned in some Spanish silver and received an 1817 Half Dollar. Sam carried around that coin all of his life to remember that day in Philadelphia. After Sam's death, the coin was entrusted with the Texas Historical Society, and then with Sam Houston State University. The University sold some of their items, including the coin, in 1895.

mozin

Here is the Registry Set that now includes this special Bustie.



Link to Registry Set with 1817/4

LVGT

Wow

JRocco

A nice looking circulated example also. Looks to have been an EDS too. Bet this one was early in the run.
Amazing.

johnny9434

that is a great find. i do wonder how many others are out there

123cents

Great coin. I am glad it's now in a great collection of CBH's.

Baley

<< <i>Here's the story on the 1817/4 that was told to a Bust Half Nut Club member..

I heard that the coin was in the estate of Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. According to historical accounts, Sam grew up in Philadelphia. At the age of 20, he visited the U S Mint with his father. His father turned in some Spanish silver and received an 1817 Half Dollar. Sam carried around that coin all of his life to remember that day in Philadelphia. After Sam's death, the coin was entrusted with the Texas Historical Society, and then with Sam Houston State University. The University sold some of their items, including the coin, in 1895. >>



I'm not seeing any wink or other sign that you're kidding. Are you kidding?

Shortgapbob

An amazing story of the pedigree if true!

mozin

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<< <i>Here's the story on the 1817/4 that was told to a Bust Half Nut Club member..

I heard that the coin was in the estate of Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. According to historical accounts, Sam grew up in Philadelphia. At the age of 20, he visited the U S Mint with his father. His father turned in some Spanish silver and received an 1817 Half Dollar. Sam carried around that coin all of his life to remember that day in Philadelphia. After Sam's death, the coin was entrusted with the Texas Historical Society, and then with Sam Houston State University. The University sold some of their items, including the coin, in 1895. >>



I'm not seeing any wink or other sign that you're kidding. Are you kidding? >>



Don't bet on it.