1846 50C Tall Date MS(PCGS#6252)

The Regency Auction 57

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

160

Grade

MS65+

Price

12,338

Lot Description

THE BOYLSTON COLLECTION, PART IV The 1846 Tall Date is much scarcer overall than the Medium Date counterpart and is an underrated date in the series. This "+" graded GEM is an AWESOME example, among the TOP 3 FINEST graded by NGC. Razor sharp! Every detail of the devices are expertly impressed and boldly defined, from a precision blow from the dies. Struck from a later state of the dies, we note a small retained rim cud at 6:00 relative to the obverse. A frosty satiny sheen glows with an underlying brilliance that enlivens a rich slate-blue, pewter-gray, lilac, pale rose, and warm tan-gold color. There are a few tiny ticks noted under the toning, that requires a magnifying glass to locate. Totally original, this GEM has a fantastic look. PCGS 1, NGC 2, CAC 3. This impressive GEM last sold as NGC MS65 (no "+" and no CAC) in a weak market, the 2016 ANA auction for $8,813; a PCGS MS65 CAC sold for $22,325 in February 2014. Today in MS65+ the Collectors Universe value is $30,000. Just two examples are graded finer at NGC, and this coin should bring a very strong bid when it crosses the block! Cert. Number 2076624002 PCGS # 6252