1846 50C Medium Date PR(PCGS#6390)

The Regency Auction 45

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

115

Grade

PR63

Price

15.275

Lot Description

THE BOYLSTON COLLECTION PART II This is an important early Proof Seated Liberty half dollar. Only 15 examples are thought to be produced in Proof Sets prepared for collectors. Today, about 12 are estimated by PCGS CoinFacts to survive in all grades with this PR63 being about average quality for those known. Richly toned surfaces are enlivened by a bold watery reflection on both sides. The devices are razor sharp, exquisitely rendered from a forceful blow from the dies. Rich blue and bronze patina cover the surfaces. The surfaces are generally without serious flaw, the eye appeal is quite nice, and the surfaces are CHOICE. PCGS 3, NGC 2. Only 15 are estimated struck. The most recent example to sell in auction was CAC approved, selling for $23,500 in the 2014 FUN auction. Needless to say, this issue is VERY RARE finer, and do not appear in auction with much frequency. A real prize for the advanced collector; this coin is rarer than many rarities that sell for six and seven figures. Good luck. Cert. Number 32607700 PCGS # 6390.00