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GR-1 R.7 Finest Known. Obtained from Stacks Bowers Auction of the D. Brent Pogue Collection on May 24, 2016, Lot 4002.
GR-18 CAC. R.1 Lovely original tan surfaces with outstanding eye appeal. Among the finest known of all 1837 halves, and very competitive in coins in MS67 holders (one of which I turned down for this current one). Per cataloger, "Beautiful 1837 Reeded Edge Half Dollar. Condition Census. 1837 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. 50 CENTS. GR-18. Rarity-1. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. This is a stunning example of a short-lived, design type in the Capped Bust half dollar series. Soft sandy-silver patina is enhanced with wisps of iridescent olive-russet and champagne-apricot highlights that are largely confined to the peripheries. Intense satin luster is seen throughout and the striking detail is sharp to full. This is easily one of the most carefully preserved, visually appealing examples of the Capped Bust, Reeded Edge, 50 CENTS half dollar that we have ever offered. It is sure to see spirited bidding among advanced specialists and Gem type collectors. This short-lived type, produced only in 1836 and 1837, came about through the introduction of steam coinage to the United States Mint. The first working dies for the Reeded Edge Capped Bust half dollar were completed by Christian Gobrecht during the autumn of 1836. The type is superficially similar to that of its Lettered Edge predecessor, although Liberty's portrait and the eagle have a more refined look, the scroll on which the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM was engraved in the upper reverse field is gone, and the diameter is smaller and more uniform within a beaded border. The final-listed refinement, in particular, was meant to accommodate the close collar, a new innovation to the United States made possible by the introduction of the steam press. The close collar allowed the Mint to produce half dollars not only of a uniform diameter, but also with a reeded edge for the first time. A final innovation of the revolutionary Reeded Edge half dollar is a revised weight standard of 13.36 grams, as stipulated by the Act of January 18, 1837. Gobrecht's initial Reeded Edge half dollar design has the denomination expressed as 50 CENTS along the lower reverse border. This was changed in 1838 to read HALF DOL., presumably for uniformity with the contemporary quarter and silver dollar. Given the rarity and key date status of the 1836 Reeded Edge, the 1837 is the only realistic type candidate of the 50 CENTS design for most collectors. Mint State examples, however, are scarce in an absolute sense and rare relative to the strong demand for them among collectors building high grade type sets. In the finest Mint State grades, as here, the 1837 is very rare by any standard. Solidly in the Condition Census for both the issue and the type. This handsomely toned, expertly preserved Gem represents an important find for the connoisseur. Exquisite! PCGS Population (all die marriages of the issue): only 5; with a lone MS-67 finer." Obtained from Stacks Bowers Auction of the Douglas Kaselitz Collection on July 2015
GR-1 R.3 Tied for Finest Known 1838 Half Dollar. Striking eye appeal and original and teaming with luster. Obtained from Stacks Bowers Auction of the D. Brent Pogue Collection Part IV on May 24, 2016.
R.7 Finest known. One of the die marriage keys to the set. Approximately 9 known as of November, 2017.
GR-2 R5+. Top 5 Condition Census Coin. Obtained by private treaty with Dick Graham on 4/7/2017.
GR-5 CAC. R.2 Finest Known 1839 Half Dollar. Terrific eye appeal and originality. Obtained from Stacks Bowers Auction of the D. Brent Pogue Collection on may 24, 2016, Lot 4009.
GR-1 R1. CAC. Tied for Finest Known? Ex: Gene Gardner. Terrific eye appeal with central orange with peripheral matching blue toning on the obverse and reverse. Impressively clean surfaces for the grade with essentially no visible marks. More than 90% of 1839-O halves are of the GR-1 variety. As an aside, there are two unique die marraiges currently of Reeded Edge Halves and they are both 1839-O, GR-2 and GR-3. Obtained from the Heritage Auction of the Eugene Gardner Collection on June 23, 2014.
GR-2 R8+. Unique. Discovery coin and Graham plate coin. One of the two current varieties of Reeded Edge Capped Half Dollars that are unique. Interestingly, both unique varieties were minted in New Orleans. The coin has excellent and complete detail that delineate this unique die combination. The surfaces have light hairlines and are gun metal grey in appearance. Obtained by private treaty from Dick Graham on April 6, 2016.
GR-3 R8+. Unique. Discovery coin and Graham plate coin. Interestingly, the two unique varieties of Reeded Edge Capped Half Dollars are both from the New Orleans mint. This coin has nice details that clearly identify the variety. The surfaces has faint hairlines likely from an old cleaning with some light natural toning beginning to return. Obtained by private treaty from Dick Graham on April 1, 2016.
GR-4 R4. Finest Known. Medallic turn as is the case for most GR-4 varieties per Dick Graham. The coin has a very strong strike and prooflike fields. Previously called proof in two prior sales over the past 20 years.
