1814 50C MS(PCGS#6105)

August 2022 Mail Bid Auction 54

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

76

Grade

XF45

Price

1,871

Lot Description

An important coin for the die state enthusiast.  High rims, crisp dentils and squared-off devices announce an early die state.  Distinct recutting of the 4 and the first 1 in the date provide confirmation.  Note, also, the absence of the ubiquitous die chip in N of UNITED.  Herrman identifies but two auction offerings and suggests an R.7 rarity rating.  The untoned coin exhibits luster in protected areas.  The surfaces were gently wiped.  I have not seen or handled a prime 1814 O.107 since 2007.  It is worth remembering that this die pair, in a later die state, was used to strike the platinum half-dollars of 1814.   Estimate: $ ????