1861-O 50C CSA Obverse MS(PCGS#39968)

Internet Auction #1096

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

4264

Grade

XF45

Price

3,800

Lot Description

1861-O 50c PCGS/CAC XF45 (CSA Obverse) DLRC #: 1945124 // PCGS #: 39968 A historic piece that was struck by Confederate soldiers after taking over the mint in New Orleans. Identified by a die crack extending from the upper rim to the nose of Liberty, the CSA obverse halves have been popular amongst collectors for decades. CAC approved for quality. * Category : Half Dollars * Series : Liberty Seated Half Dollars * Type : No motto * Years for Type : 1839-1866 * Strike : Business * Denomination : Half dollar * Mint Location : New Orleans * Designer : Christian Gobrecht * Composition : 90% silver; 10% copper * Weight : 12.44g * Edge Type : Reeded