1807 50C Draped Bust MS(PCGS#6079)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1199

Grade

MS64

Price

18,000

Lot Description

Near-Gem 1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar Condition Census Quality 1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Draped Bust. O-105, T-4. Rarity-1. MS-64 (NGC). A satiny silver-gray specimen with pale gold, rose, and faint neon blue on the obverse. The reverse displays a radiant array of deep violet, gunmetal-blue, and rose iridescence. A considerable amount of underlying luster enhances the overall eye appeal. Nicely struck for the date, with above average definition to the focal elements. These dies provide a treasure trove for specialists, with significant cracks, clashmarks and die lumps visible across both sides. A Condition Census example that we last handled over 16 years ago in our June 2004 Auction. The 1807 represents the final year of Draped Bust half dollar coinage, supplanted later in the year by the new Capped Bust series. The 1807 was produced in large enough numbers that pleasing specimens can be obtained today in lower grades without much difficulty. However, the date becomes scarce in Mint State and especially so approaching Gem condition. Just 10 coins have been certified finer than this piece by NGC. Provenance: Ex American Numismatic Rarities sale of June 2004, lot 1013. NGC Census: 20; 10 finer. PCGS# 6079. NGC ID: 24EM. Click here for certification details from NGC.