1812/1 50C O-101, Large 8 MS(PCGS#39441)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4106

Grade

AU58

Price

14,100

Lot Description

Lustrous and Choice 1815/2 Capped Bust Half Dollar 1815/2 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-2. AU-58 (NGC). Bright silver with a golden blush favoring the rims. The strike is sharp on the devices, in particular Liberty's curls as well as the eagle. Notice too the die clashing in the fields, particularly on the reverse. Furthermore, the surfaces are attractive as they display minimal signs of handling to distract the eye. A low mintage date that has always been in high demand for the finer examples that survived, such as this majestic coin. PCGS# 6102. NGC Census: 27; 25 finer (Mint State-66 finest).