1855-S 50C Arrows MS (PCGS#6284)
August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 7052
- 等级
- MS67
- 价格
- 734,587
- 详细说明
- 1855-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-101. MS-67 (NGC). Study begins with the strike which is fairly sharp on all central devices, with a touch of softness on a couple of star centers and the left talons. Curiously the central shield lines are thinly engraved, a probable result of over-lapping of the dies, perhaps to remove rust or showing lack of experience of the coiner. Minor die clashing is present too under the eagle's wings. The lack of drapery under Liberty's arm also attests to this fact, as this shallow feature was completely removed by the lapping process.<br /> <br /> Vibrant white luster remains and there are no signs of toning present. In fact, the entire coin is remarkably frosty for <em>any date</em> Seated half dollar. At the MS-67 grade level, even the most available date is a condition rarity from this series. Apparently dipped sometime after the Pryor auction in 1996, but not to its detriment. Two tiny specks clearly identify this piece as the Pryor coin through plate matching, one right of Liberty's wrist holding the pole, the other above and right of the eagle's head. A few trivial signs of contact are present, but the overall presentation of this stunning superb gem is extraordinary.<br /> <br /> Clearly the <em>Finest Known</em> of the date, a full four grade points finer than the second finest at MS-63 seen by NGC. A mere 4 examples have been certified in all by NGC in mint state, none by PCGS at this time (NGC notes an MS-66 coin but this is the same coin offered here but graded back in 1996). There are no other mint state coins known or rumored to exist. The rarity of this issue has long been known and publicized, so new discoveries of this date are unlikely to include any example that even approaches the majesty of this incredible gem.<br /> <br /> From the original mintage of 129,950 pieces, this is the absolute finest known. Fur
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