1863-S 50C MS(PCGS#6310)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2191

Grade

MS62

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1863-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-3. Late Die State. Small Broken S. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. This warmly and attractively toned example exhibits more mottling to mauve-russet patina on the reverse. A heavily circulated issue, the 1863-S half dollar is scarce to rare in all Mint State grades. This premium MS-62 numbers among the finer certified survivors from a mintage of 916,000 pieces, and is eagerly awaiting inclusion in an advanced collection of Liberty Seated coinage. Provenance: From the Abigail Collection, Part II. CAC Population: 11 in all Mint State grades. PCGS# 6310. NGC ID: 24JC. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.