1846-O 50C Medium Date MS(PCGS#6255)

The Regency Auction 26

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

563

Grade

MS62

Price

2,350

Lot Description

Here is another early Seated Liberty half dollar that was produced in healthy numbers, over 2.3 million were struck, but precious few were saved at the time of mintage. Per PCGS and NGC population data, of the Medium Date variety, there are 35 grading events, which obviously includes some duplication. This well struck and nicely preserved example boasts a wonderful eye appeal with rich peripheral toning on the obverse and a light dove patina on the reverse. Both sides have a glowing frosty brilliance that brings out the full definition of the strike and high end quality of the surfaces. PCGS 8, NGC 8, CAC 4. This is the Gardner coin that sold in October 2015 for $2,585. The Eliasberg coin is also graded MS62, last sold in a non-CAC NGC encapsulation for $2,233 in 2014. PCGS reports seven coins graded finer, and these are very rarely offered; the present high end MS62 may be the best you can acquire for quite sometime. Good luck! Cert. Number 19926539 PCGS # 6255