1832 50C Large Letters MS(PCGS#6161)

The Regency Auction 47

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

100

Grade

MS64

Price

8,519

Lot Description

Only a single die pair, O-101, was used to strike the Large Letters Reverse in 1832. While listed as Rarity-2, it is surprisingly RARE in such high grade, the present example tied for second FINEST graded at PCGS, and ranks near the top of the Condition Census. This die marriage is instantly identified by a die break that connects the left wing into the field near the olive branch. Keenly struck devices are frosty and brilliant accented by a soft lilac overtone. Essentially of GEM quality, this coin has a fantastic look! Ex private purchase from Heritage, March 2020 to our consignor. PCGS 10, NGC 2, CAC 3. The only CAC-approved example to sell in auction was the NGC-graded Col. Green-Newman Coin, sold in November 2013. A spotted, toned non-CAC PCGS coin sold in 2014 for $6,463. The current CAC CPG value is $6,470 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500. Only a single MS66 is reported finer on the PCGS Population Report, but has never been sold in auction. This near GEM will fit nicely in any Capped Bust half dollar set, or type set. Cert. Number 37644742 PCGS # 6161.00