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Collecting Bust Half Dollars can be approached from several vantage points. Most individuals build early United Stated coinage type sets and required only one example of the Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, Capped Bust and Reeded Edge halves. Then there are the variety specialists who take collecting to a precise level by seeking out individual die pairings within a date.

The Overton and Parsley reference books for collecting Bust halves by variety are well known and loved. All Gerry Fortin Rare Coin offerings are attributed to the Overton variety classification system. Rarity numbers are from the same source. When no rarity number is shown, then an R1 (common) rarity is implied.

GFRC has joined with Dave Cinquina to cross-link Bust Half Dollar variety information. Dave is constructing a free online resource (BustHalfAddict.com) that illustrates the Overton varieties with GFRC providing sponsorship. As a result of this partnership, each GFRC listing carries an Overton number and link to the relevant page at BustHalfAddict.com. By simple clicking on the Overton number, access to specific variety information and high resolution images is provided at the Dave Cinquina site.

Happy Hunting to all! Please do not hesitate to provide feedback on how Gerry Fortin Rare Coins might improve your Bust Half Dollar acquisition experience.

There are 2 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on December 3, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
Flowing Hair
There are currently no coins for sale fitting this criteria.
Draped Bust
There are currently no coins for sale fitting this criteria.
Capped Bust
	1814	AU55	PCGS 11867389	O-107	Choice	$1350	New December 3! Steely Background Luster, Crusty Rose-Gray Toning, Choice Surfaces, Hawk Farm Collection. Consignor Price Reduction - A thoroughly choice 1814 O-107 Capped Bust half with thick crusty rose-gray patination on both sides. Under a bright light, the background steely luster is still evident and consistent with the certified grade. If this piece went to CAC and was not approved, then the lack of very conservative grading is probably the issue as I don't see other limiters. Let's hope that the Hawk Farm Collection continues to offer premium coins of this nature. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1832 Small Letters	AU53	PCGS 49589535	O-114	Original	$665	New November 25! Challenging Overton Pairing, Satiny Luster, Untoned, Near-Choice Original, Lakeland Collection. 2025 Black Friday Sale Offering - Clearly a better Overton variety, this 1832 O-114 offering is worthy of consideration for its brilliant luster and well preserved surfaces. The obverse luster falls into the satiny realm with heavy metal flow lines into the milling while the reverse is much more steely in presentation. Mint frost is readily evident on both sides with minimal abrasions. The O-114 variety can be attributed by multiple die lines below the right side of the reverse shield. Surfaces are untoned with two micro-ticks on the reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.