1839-O 50C MS(PCGS#6181)

1839-O 50C MS (PCGS#6181)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Mintmark. AU-58 (PCGS). This issue is the second on which the New Orleans mintmark appeared on the obverse of the half dollar, the first of course the extremely rare 1838-O half dollar. The 1839-O is the only realistically obtainable mintmarked half dollar of the Capped Bust design type as far as most collectors are concerned, although we stress that most survivors are heavily worn, impaired, or both. This is a scarce Choice AU example with subtle sandy-olive highlights to dominant pearl gray patina. Sure to see spirited bidding, especially since the 1839-O in certified grades of AU-55 and AU-58 is a mainstay on numismatic want lists. Provenance: From the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911. To view all items from the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. To view supplemental information pertaining to the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. PCGS# 6181. NGC ID: 24G7. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.