1856-O 50C WB-9, RPD, FS-301 MS(PCGS#413722)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1322

Grade

MS65

Price

2,640

Lot Description

1856/1856-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9, FS-301. Rarity-2. Early Die State. Repunched Date. MS-65 (NGC). CAC. This is a wonderfully original, vividly toned example that ranks among the most desirable 1856-O half dollars available to today's discerning numismatists. Exceptionally well preserved for the type, this impressive coin is also an example of the most visually appealing die marriage of the issue. A sharp early state, a loupe readily reveals bold repunching to all four digits in the date, this feature most pronounced for the digits 1, 5 and 6. Virtually full, the strike has also imparted lively satin to softly frosted luster. A beautiful coin, solidly graded as a Gem and sure to catch the eye of high grade type collectors as well as advanced Liberty Seated half dollar enthusiasts. NGC Census (all die marriages of the issue): 16; 3 finer (all MS-66). PCGS# 413722. NGC ID: 24HP. Click here for certification details from NGC.