1812/1 50C O-101a, Large 8 MS(PCGS#39442)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7115

Grade

VF20

Price

10,800

Lot Description

1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-5. Large 8. VF-20 (PCGS). CAC. Warmly patinated and wonderfully original VF quality for this scarce variety of the 1812-dated half dollar issue. The strike is well centered with uniformly denticulated borders around both sides. Bathed in blended copper-rose and antique silver gray patina, the surfaces are exceptionally smooth and attractive for having seen considerable commercial use. The Overton-101 dies correspond to the Large 8 Guide Bookvariety of the 1812/1 Capped Bust half dollar. Both the early and late die states are scarce in an absolute sense, the present coin the most attractive for the O-101a attribution that we have offered in nearly 15 years. A significant and desirable coin that is sure to sell for a strong premium. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. PCGS# 39442. NGC ID: 24EX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.