1839-O 50C GR-1, RPM MS(PCGS#531106)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1404

Grade

AU50

Price

2,880

Lot Description

1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Mintmark. AU-50 (PCGS). This issue is the second on which the New Orleans mintmark appeared on the obverse of the half dollar, the first of course the extremely rare 1838-O half dollar. The 1839-O is the only realistically obtainable mintmarked half dollar of the Capped Bust design type as far as most collectors are concerned, although we stress that most survivors are heavily worn, impaired, or both. This is a scarce AU example with mottled steel-olive patina that is more extensive on the obverse. Late die state, the reverse is shattered with numerous cracks, while additional cracks are seen around the obverse periphery. PCGS# 6181. NGC ID: 24G7. 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.