1850 1/2C, BN MS(PCGS#1221)

March 2019 ANA National Money Show Auction

Auctioneer

Kagin's

Lot Number

1044

Grade

MS60BN

Price

1,200

Lot Description

Glossy deep golden-tan throughout with traces of mint orange at the devices. One of those coins: your first impulse is a much higher grade, and a glass will do little to dissuade from that mindset. Though tiny marks are present under low magnification, the in-hand eye appeal is substantial – please refer to our previous comment. From a modest mintage of 39,812 pieces, just 52 pieces fewer than the 1849 Large Date half cent’s mintage. Sharply struck throughout and undeniably choice for the assigned grade. PCGS #1221 Pedigree: