1802 50C Overton 101 MS(PCGS#39269)

The Regency Auction XXIII October 2017

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

242

等级

AU55

价格

241,748

详细说明

Demand for half dollars in commerce was very low in 1802, as the Spanish colonial coins struck in Mexico and elsewhere were plentiful in circulation. Because of this the mintage of 1802 halves was 29,890 and struck from a single pair of dies; today considered R-3, there are fewer than 500 examples estimated to survive in all grades. In XF they become scarce, in AU and higher, RARE; excessively so in Mint State. This CHOICE AU has boldly defined devices imparted from an exacting strike from the mint's screw press. All but the highest points are fully delineated. A rich luster survives in the depths of the protected areas and provide a glowing back light to the classic, antique toning. Save for a couple of ancient hidden lines, the surfaces are totally free of any problems, and keep in mind that you do need a strong glass to view them. PCGS 2, NGC 1, CAC 2. This coin last sold in April 2015 for $30,550 and a non-CA C coin sold in April 2013 for $38,188. There are nine coins reported finer at PCGS, nothing finer than the James A. Stack- D. Brent Pogue MS62 (last sold for $117,500. The Gardner coin is PCGS MS60 (sold for $51,700) and the Queller coin is an AU58 (last sold for $54,344). This lovely coin is just below the PCGS Condition Census, and is in great company with the three examples cited above. Early Draped Bust halves are very difficult to find in high grade, so bid on this lovely coin to fill that gaping hole in your collection. Cert. Number 31659667 PCGS # 6065