1831 50C O-103 MS(PCGS#39839)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7176

Grade

MS63

Price

3,120

Lot Description

1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. MS-63 (PCGS). No segments between words on edge. This breathtakingly beautiful example is ringed in deep, vivid peripheral toning of midnight blue and reddish-apricot. The centers are brilliant, the luster full and frosty throughout. The 1831 Overton-103 is a plentiful die marriage from the later Capped Bust half dollar series, although sharply struck Mint State examples with outstanding eye appeal, as here, are scarce to rare in all grades. Truly a lovely coin, and worthy of a strong premium. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. Earlier ex Superior's session of Auction '87, July-August 1987, lot 1584. PCGS# 39839. NGC ID: 24FV. Click here for certification details from PCGS.