1826 50C O-105 MS(PCGS#39672)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1312

Grade

MS65

Price

3,840

Lot Description

1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-3. MS-65 (NGC). A well centered impression with strong overall design definition, although a few of the stars are flat. Reflective pearl and dove gray surfaces are further enhanced by vivid reddish-gold, cobalt blue and orange-apricot peripheral highlights. This is a delightful example of both the type and die marriage with expertly preserved surfaces and eye appeal to spare. Among the finest known for the 1826 O-105 dies, in fact, and included in the Condition Census listing provided by Stephen J. Herrman in the Spring 2018 revision to Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars: 1794-1839. Provenance: From our (Bowers and Merena's) sale of the Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, April 1997, lot 1822. PCGS# 39672. NGC ID: 24FM. Click here for certification details from NGC.