1837 50C GR-15 MS(PCGS#531061)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3166

Grade

MS63

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1837 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. 50 CENTS. GR-15. Rarity-3. MS-63 (PCGS). This highly attractive Choice example exhibits vivid olive-russet, sea green and reddish-orange that is a bit bolder on the obverse. A bold strike and vibrant satin luster will appeal to Mint State type collectors. The Reeded Edge, 50 CENTS half dollar was produced for only two years and, with the first year 1836 a notable rarity in all grades, the 1837 is the preferred type candidate. Provenance: From the Iron Eagle Collection. Earlier ex our November 2015 Baltimore Auction, lot 22238. PCGS# 531061. 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.