1832 50C O-101 MS(PCGS#39885)

The Regency Auction 28

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

65

Grade

MS62

Price

2,938

Lot Description

Ex Link as noted on the insert. A very cool very early die state of this variety, easily identified by the large die break across the eagle's left wing. The die break is thinner than seen on many examples and the somewhat prooflike luster on the reverse attests to the early state die state. Crisply struck on both sides there is not even a touch of friction on the highest points. A pleasing vibrance to the lustrous surfaces accents the delicate dusting of clear gold over the brilliant silver surfaces. A few microscopic lines attest to the assigned grade. The Large Letters variety is represented only by the O-101 variety. Pedigreed to the Gehring C. Prouty Collection, one of the famous, highly specialized collections that is legendary among Bust Half Nuts. Mr. Prouty bought this coin from Sheridan Downey at the 1992 ANA Convention. PCGS 12, NGC 1. The current Collector's Universe value is listed at $3,250 and the most recent sold in the 2016 ANA auction for just shy of $2,000; prior to that one sold in the 2012 FUN auction for $2,990. Only nine examples have graded higher. With its great pedigree, this Mint State example will be a delight to any advanced Capped Bust half dollar collector. BHNC members will likely be all over it! Cert. Number 28523359 PCGS # 6161