1849-O 50C MS(PCGS#6263)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

7035

Erhaltungsgrad

MS64

Preis

3.738

Losbeschreibung

1849-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar. WB-102. MS-64 (PCGS). One of the finer examples to survive from this date and mint, with a near-Gem grade and pleasing antique blue and rose obverse toning, while the reverse is brighter silver and lustrous. Natural die rust on the obverse is commonly found on the 1849-O half dollars, while the reverse die is crisp and free of this feature. A strong loupe finds trace lines and handling evidence as well as light die cracks. Strong visual appeal, and impressive quality in every regard. Despite a dozen die pairs used to create this issue, most of the nuances differentiating each variety are minimal. This particular pairing shows a couple of minor lumps on the 8 and a partially filled 4 at the top, the reverse has the mintmark high, a tad right and touching the stem. Identifiable by a tiny incuse void touching the back of the eagle's neck on the right side.