1826 SC$1 HK-2 Silver U.S. Semicentennial MS(PCGS#642002)
1826 SC$1 HK-2 Silver U.S. Semicentennial MS (PCGS#642002)
August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 5126
- 等级
- AU55
- 价格
- 50,532
- 详细说明
- Intriguing and Rare 1826 U.S. Semicentennial Medal HK-2 in Silver Rarity-9 1826 U.S. Semicentennial, The National Medal. HK-2. Rarity-9. Silver. AU-55 (NGC). 40 mm. Pierced for suspension, as always. Exceptional quality for this important rarity in the HK series. Handsome pearl-gray surfaces with steely-olive peripheral toning on the obverse, the obverse border with a few glints of russet associated with light surface scale. Appealing satin to matte-like texture throughout, with all design elements boldly to sharply rendered. Although the origin of this type is unknown, its issuance to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence confirms its historical significance and desirability. Silver impressions such as this are the most desirable, although they are formidable rarities with only a handful known. Incredibly, our (Stack's) May 2005 Ford IX Sale included three (!) silver impressions, along with two in white metal (HK-4) and an obverse brockage in brass - an unprecedented offering likely never to be repeated. The offered medal is distinct from the Ford specimens and represents a rare bidding opportunity for specialists. Provenance: Ex Gotham, Cosmique Collection. Click here for certification details from NGC.