1866-S 50C Motto MS(PCGS#6320)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4194

Grade

MS64

Price

3,525

Lot Description

1866-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Motto. WB-102, Die Pair WB-2. Rarity-3. MS-64 (PCGS). This example of the first appearance of the motto over the eagle on the reverse is bright silver with no signs of toning. A few small nicks are present in the fields, with a small cluster below the eagle's head, otherwise the surfaces show minimal disturbances. It is interesting to see the tail of a mispunched R below the R of TRUST on the ribbon. Well struck and scarce this nice. This will be a very nice addition to a type set showing the first year of the reverse design. PCGS# 6320. Provenance: From the Richard Jewell Collection. PCGS Population: 6; 2 finer (Mint State-65 finest).