1872 G50C BG-938, PL MS(PCGS#892355)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

9555

Grade

MS64PL

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1872 Octagonal 50 Cents. BG-938. Rarity-6-. Indian Head. MS-64 PL (PCGS). Splendid bright gold surfaces are nicely contrasted between reflective fields and frosty motifs. Well struck throughout, a factor seldom seen on this issue. Nearly in the Gem category, this unique PL-designated example of the scarce BG-938 variety at PCGS is sure to have little difficulty finding its way into an advanced collection. This variety is attributed to maker Christopher (Christoph) Ferdinand Mohrig, and its numismatic discovery is credited to Robert H. Burnie sometime between 1952 and 1955. PCGS Population: just 3 in all grades in the PL category. PCGS# 892355. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.