1820 50C O-105 MS(PCGS#39567)

The Regency Auction 28

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

36

Grade

AU58

Price

3,525

Lot Description

A very pleasing example of this better date. The surfaces show a very distinctive watery reflection in the fields that truly "pops" in the light, serving as a dramatic backdrop to the wonderful, original toning. There is just the slightest touch of friction on the highest points of the obverse; the reverse is Mint State. Lovely icy blue, clear gold, and dappled iridescent rim toning accentuate both obverse and reverse. A few teeny lines in the obverse fields are noted for full disclosure and do not detract from the wonderful eye appeal. The 1820 is a very popular date, with a lower mintage than most years in the series, in fact, only the 1807 and 1815 had lower mintages, which is why this date, especially in AU grades sells for a strong premium over other dates. The vast majority of this date were released into circulation and remained there for long periods, most seen are well worn. PCGS 23, NGC 12. The most recent example sold in the 2017 ANA auction, realizing $3,525. VERY SCARCE any finer, fewer than two dozen coins have graded finer, clearly not a variety that was ever in old bank reserves. Good luck! Cert. Number 33974011 PCGS # 6122