1807 50C O-113a MS(PCGS#39360)

The Regency Auction 28

Auktionator

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Losnummer

3

Erhaltungsgrad

MS62

Preis

17.038

Losbeschreibung

A Condition Census O-113a, that ranks among the FINEST graded, (tied third finest for the die marriage with NGC MS63 (O.113) and PCGS MS63 (O.113) and 2nd finest of die state behind NGC MS65). High end eye appeal for the grade, and has the initial visual impression of a higher grade. In cataloging the Pogue Collection, John Kraljevich carefully examined the "Small Stars" and "Large Stars" examples, and after consultation with John Dannreuther, high quality images were overlaid and lined up. The stars were engraved using the same exact punches. The difference in size is merely an optical illusion caused by their placement relative to the rim and each other. A bold, swirling cartwheel luster blooms on both the obverse and reverse. Moderately toned with splashes of sea-green and icy steely silver. Lustrous surfaces are smooth save for faint grazes seen on the reverse field below the scroll. Well struck from clashed dies, except for some minor weakness at the eagle's neck and shoulder (typical for this variety). Both the obverse and reverse show some die cracks, particularly on the reverse, where there are a number minor marks at the periphery. A strong glass does reveal a few tiny ticks and lines. The eye appeal is really nice! PCGS 4, NGC 0. According to Stephen Herrman's Spring 2018 AMBPR, the last time a PCGS MS62 sold in auction was back in the January 1997 Stack's Empire State Sale. A PCGS MS61sold in the 2014 FUN auction for $28,200, an NGC MS62 CAC from the Hamilton Collection sold in the 2016 ANA auction for $20,563 and the Newman-Green coin, sold in our September 2016 Regency Auction for $37,600. Clearly the Collector's Universe value of $16,000 is way too low! A very cool coin for the collector! Cert. Number 28831384 PCGS # 6087