1847 50C MS(PCGS#6257)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4132

Grade

MS65 CAC

Price

10,575

Lot Description

1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. Attractive satin-silver surfaces have mottled russet splashed over both sides and display no heavy bagmarks. The strike is rather sharp, always a welcome observation. When the reverse legend is examined numerous thin die cracks are noted. Scarce at the Gem level, and tied with a select few as the second finest seen by PCGS of this date and mint. Traces of repunching on the 7 low, commonly seen on these. PCGS# 6257. Provenance: From the Richard Jewell Collection. PCGS Population: 6; 1 finer (Mint State-66 finest).