1842 50C Medium Date MS(PCGS#6239)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6416

Grade

AU58

Price

1,560

Lot Description

1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-3. Medium Date. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Smoky silver-olive patina with intermingled highlights of reddish-gold and powder blue. This is a sharply struck and satiny near-Mint example that will catch the eye of collectors who appreciated the underrated nature of 1840s Liberty Seated coinage. Provenance: From the BASH Collection. To view all items from the BASH Collection click here. PCGS# 6239. NGC ID: 24GU. Click here for certification details from PCGS.