1834 50C O-116 MS(PCGS#39921)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1363

Grade

MS65

Price

5,520

Lot Description

1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-116. Rarity-1. Small Date, Small Letters. MS-65 (NGC). An exceptionally attractive example of both the type and variety, this golden-tinged beauty reveals modest semi-reflective tendencies to otherwise bright satin luster. Overall sharply struck, the focal devices in the centers are fully defined over most features. Silky smooth in hand with eye appeal to spare, there is much to recommend this coin to the discerning bidder. Although O-116 is a plentiful die marriage of the 1834 half dollar in an absolute sense, this conditionally scarce Gem qualifies as Condition Census per the listing in Stephen J. Herrman's Spring 2018 revision to Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars: 1794-1839. PCGS# 6166. NGC ID: 24FY. Click here for certification details from NGC.