1824/1 50C O-101 MS(PCGS#39640)

The Regency Auction 47

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

78

Grade

MS64+

Price

19,975

Lot Description

Ex. Col. E.H.R. Green and Eric Newman Collections, as noted on the insert. There are two 1824/1 die marriages, O-101 and O-102; the former is more commonly seen, while the latter is a very tough Rarity-5. This O-101 is just below the published Condition Census, listed as 66 and four 65. This coin, needless to say, has an amazing pedigree! An intense cartwheel luster swirls unimpeded on both sides of this exceptional near-GEM. A ring of electric blue melds to golden-brown and iridescent rainbows before yielding to exquisite brilliant untoned centers. Sharply struck, the upper serif of the 1 is clearly visible below the 4. A few very minor, widely scattered traces of contact can be seen with the aid of a strong glass. The eye appeal is spectacular. Ex Col. E.H.R. Green Collection; Green Estate; St. Louis Stamp & Coin (partnership of B.G. Johnson and Eric Newman); Eric P. Newman Collection; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage, November 2013, lot 33585 (as NGC MS64 CAC); unknown intermediaries; our consignor. PCGS 16, NGC 7, CAC 5. There are two in MS64+ and just a single coin finer. One other MS64+ CAC sold in auction, the Gardner-Konstantine coin, which realized $14,688 in our Regency Auction 28. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $16,000. There is just a single MS65 graded finer at PCGS, the Pryor-Pogue coin, which realized $22,325 in February 2016. Clearly this superb looking GEM will be a welcome addition to any world class early half dollar cabinet! Good luck! Cert. Number 41891557 PCGS # 6139.00