1827 50C O-105, Square Base 2 MS(PCGS#39697)

The Regency Auction 47

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Numéro du lot

86

Grade

MS64

Prix

4 113

Description du lot

A lovely and original O-105, ranking at the low end of the Overton Condition Census of this Rarity-3 variety. This is a very attractive near-GEM, a coin that would fit nicely in any GEM date set. Satiny smooth, frosty lustrous surfaces have a glowing brilliance from below a purely original blend of deep golden tan, olive-russet, and powdery lilac patina. The strike is essentially complete with bold sharpness at the centers. The eye appeal is excellent! The production of half dollars in 1827 was the first time the mintage exceeded 5 million coins (5,493,400 were struck) using a record 49 different die pairings! Ambitious collectors take a stab at building a set of this date only. Though there are a number of scarce to very rare varieties; in fact 32 out of 49 die marriages are rated by Stephen Herrman to be Rarity-4- or rarer. Ex. De Olden Collection; Steven A. Nomura, acquired privately in August 2006 from Sheridan Downey; Steven A. Nomura Collection, Mail Bid Sale 37, Sheridan Downey, August 2013, lot 47, unsold (as PCGS MS64); our consignor acquired it privately soon after from Sheridan Downey. PCGS 102, NGC 59, CAC 26. We have sold four PCGS/ CAC MS64s ranging from $3,173 to $4,818. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $4,500. Great for type, date, or variety purposes, this near-GEM will delight any collector! Cert. Number 21067167 PCGS # 6144.00