1795 50C Overton-126, Small Head MS(PCGS#39247)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

7

等级

VF20

价格

39,839

详细说明

A classic, collector grade O-126. The Small Head varieties are always popular as a sub-type to the other 1794 and 1795 half dollars. There are three distinct die pairs with the Small Head portrait types, all of which are scarce to rare; this variety is listed as Rarity-4+. While the Flowing Hair design is attributed to Robert Scot, these Small Head dies are thought to have been prepared by John Smith Gardner. Like most survivors known of this subtype, this coin shows moderate to considerable wear. Unlike many, however, is devoid of major surface and condition issues that would preclude grading. The wear on this VF20 is even and smooth with only a few microscopic hairlines, evidence perhaps of an ancient wipe. Long since recovered, the fields on both sides show a somewhat dappled deeper gray patina, and flecks of gold, olive, and tan. Close inspection with a strong glass also shows some minor scattered contact on both obverse and reverse, invisible to the naked eye. A great collector coin! Ex. Stack's Bowers, July 2013, lot 2121; unknown intermediaries; David Kahn Rare Coins; private sale to our consignor, May 2017. PGCS 5, NGC 0. When this coin sold back in 2013, it brought $5,581. Today, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $7,000. VERY RARE finer, there are five graded in the VF30-XF40 range, two in 55, one in 58, and one in 63 (the Lord St. Oswald-Reed Hawn-George Oviedo-D. Brent Pogue-Bob R. Simpson coin that recently sold for over half a million dollars). As a representative of this subtype or the date, or even the Overton variety, we expect there will be spirited bidding competition for this delightful VF20! Cert. Number 25005208 PCGS # 6054.00