1865 50C MS(PCGS#6313)

The Regency Auction 26

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

577

Grade

MS67

Price

25,850

Lot Description

Presented here is the FINEST graded example at NGC, and tied for finest with a single PCGS coin. It is a magnificent survivor of this important Civil War issue. The boldly satiny and lustrous surfaces are flawless. Both the obverse and reverse are bathed in an attractive, medium silver-gold, olive, and iridescent lilac hues throughout. The eye appeal is exceptional and the toning totally ORIGINAL and unmolested in any way! Every detail is sharply struck and razor sharp in definition. The eye appeal is unparalleled! PCGS 1, NGC 1, CAC 1. This coin is ex Gene Gardner coin, which realized $32,900 in May 2015. This coin's exceptional eye appeal and quality will find itself at home in any great collection of Civil War era coins or Seated halves. Opportunity knocks very loudly here! Cert. Number 1739654-001 PCGS # 6313