1849 50C AU55 认证号36932479, PCGS号6262

CAC green sticker. CAC data (7/4/2023): 51 total, 8 on grade, 30 higher. Bought in GFRC 2nd CAC only auction. Notes from the auction catalog: Near-Gem Original, Grimjet Collection.. Light gold patina covers both sides with darker shades at the peripheries, while dusty bits of crust inhabit the shields. Residual luster is ample for the grade and lies between frosty and reflective, or steely in GFRC parlance. Nicely struck, with most of the eagle claws distinct. WB-10, with a possible errant 8 in the dentils below the date. The only mark of note lies under the eagle's beak. CAC has certified 51 pieces total, and notes a value of $741 in AU55. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Previously from the Dr. Glenn Peterson (there stored in a Dansco album) and Seal Beach collections.

Ron Guth

The 1849 Half Dollar is relatively common and is usually considered a "type" coin, though a small premium is attached to grades above Extremely Fine.  Numerous Mint State examples exist, usually in the range of MS62 to MS64.  Gems are very, very rare.

One of the more interesting varieties of this date shows a widely repunched date (FS-301, WB-102).  Traces of each of the original digits can still be seen to the left of the final placement.  The repunching is visible even on lower grade examples and it is still possible to cherrypick this variety.