1802 DRAPED BUST 50C PCGS MS62

For specialists, this PCGS MS62 1802 Draped Bust half dollar offers attractive natural patina in a technically important format. Early half dollars attract specialists for their die-marriage study, hand-punched details, and strong place in early federal silver. From a scarcity standpoint, the issue is notable: it is reported as tied for highest graded. In this grade range, specialists tend to weigh strike, luster, and surface preservation with particular care. Its importance rests on more than grade alone: attribution, surface character, and context all contribute to its appeal.