1861-O 50C MS(PCGS#6303)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2228

Grade

MS62

Price

1,860

Lot Description

1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. State of Louisiana Issue. W-08. Rarity-2. MS-62 (PCGS). The 1861-O half dollar represents the final issue from New Orleans within the design type; the Mint was closed in 1861 owing to the Civil War and was not re-opened until 1879, but no half dollars were forthcoming until the 1892-O Barber coinage. Full mint brilliance with a whisper of pale champagne-gold engaging both sides, bold luster completes the picture. Nicely struck and choice for the grade. Provenance: From the Steve Studer Collection. Earlier ex our New Orleans ANA Auction of May 2013, lot 375. PCGS# 6303. NGC ID: 24J8. Click here for certification details from PCGS.