1829 50C O-117 Small Letters MS(PCGS#39803)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

95

等级

MS65+

价格

113,825

详细说明

Solidly in the Condition Census for the O-117 die variety. Sharing the same reverse die as O-118, the O-117 is identifiable thanks to a "scribe" line that connects the dentils under the date. Listed as Rarity-2 in Overton and Rarity-3 in Steve Herrman's AMBPR. The Overton Census is listed with a 67 at the top, followed by 65,64,64,64, and the finest sold was a non-CAC PCGS coin last sold in 2008. A truly flashy GEM with semi-reflective fields that take on a bold and brilliant luster. Sharply struck devices have a frosted texture creating a cameo-like appearance. Both sides are richly toned with antique gold, lilac-teal, violet-blue, and silver-rose that blend nicely over the surfaces. A tiny planchet flaw is seen at the lower reverse, but as it is mint made, it has no impact on grade, and its location at the lower reverse this has minimal impact on the visual allure. Ex. Stack's Bowers, July 2015, lot 4372 (as PCGS MS64+); unknown intermediaries; Harry Laibstain Rare Coins, via private treaty, in October 2015. PCGS 24, NGC 21, CAC 10. PCGS has graded just three in MS65+, with just five finer. None of the MS65+s that have sold in auction had CAC approval at the time of their sale, and the prices realized range from $11,163 to $17,625. The most recent selling in October 2016 for $15,275. Clearly these high grade examples do not appear in auction frequently. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $18,000. The only PCGS-graded example in higher grade is the MS66+ Pogue coin that brought $49,350 in February 2016. This fantastic looking GEM will delight even the pickiest collector of type or Bust half dollars. Good luck! Cert. Number 25658137 PCGS # 6154.00