1814 50C O-107 MS(PCGS#39484)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3048

Grade

MS66

Price

19,800

Lot Description

Die State 107.3. A coin of singular importance among 1814 half dollars coined from the Overton-107 die pairing. This is a boldly struck piece, most design elements sharply rendered, border denticulation complete except for along the upper left obverse and on the reverse from 2:30 to 6:30. Gem-quality surfaces reveal no detracting marks to a full endowment of softly frosted luster. Handsomely toned, both sides exhibit a base of light pearl gray patina with blushes of overlying russet iridescence that are bolder and more extensive on the obverse. This is the CC#1 coin for the 1814 O-107 die pairing as reported in the Spring 2025 revision to Stephen J. Herrman's <em>Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars: 1794-1839</em>, a ranking that includes to 107', 107, and 107a die states. It is a highly significant piece destined for inclusion in another world class numismatic cabinet.