1872-S 50C WB-4, Medium-Small S MS(PCGS#800913)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1423

Grade

MS64

Price

4,080

Lot Description

1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-3+. Medium-Small S. MS-64 (PCGS). Dusky silver-gray color spans the obverse and reverse over appealing lustrous fields. Traces of deep russet are seen at selected border areas on the reverse. The strike is sharp on each of the stars, dress lines and dentils; the reverse is likewise well struck with strong feather definition and sharp knobs on the eagle's claws. The S mintmark is low and thick, partially filled at the top from a die chip. A condition rarity with ample eye appeal. As of this writing, this is the ONLY example of WB-4 thus far certified by PCGS - any grade. PCGS# 800913. 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.