1836 50C O-116 Lettered Edge, 50/00 MS(PCGS#39964)

1836 50C O-116 Lettered Edge, 50/00 MS (PCGS#39964)

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详细说明: FROM THE DALE FRIEND COLLECTION, PART II. Tied for SECOND FINEST certified of this engraving blunder variety. The engraver of the die erroneously punched the denomination as 00C, then realizing the error, punched the correct 5 over the errant 0. Interestingly this die is known to have struck both Proofs and circulation strikes. This is a borderline GEM, we imagine that in the days before certification, this coin would have been classified as such! Bold, swirling cartwheel luster is bright and vibrant beneath a slightly dusky melange of pewter-dove, champagne gold, and lilac-gray antique patina. The left edge of the underlying 0 can be seen under light magnification. The eye appeal is bold and and beautiful. PCGS 4, NGC 2, CAC 2. There are just two in MS64+ and just two in MS65 finer. The most recent GEM was the Pogue coin that brought $35,250 in February 2016. The last MS64 sold over a dozen years ago! The current PCGS Price Guide value in MS6+ is $25,000 and we think this essentially GEM coin will see bidding surpass that level when the hammer finally falls. The Chicago Collection coin was a PCGS MS63 CAC and the Konstantine Collection had a PCGS AU55 CAC. A very popular Red Book variety and a coin worthy of the FINEST Capped Bust half dollar collection. Cert. Number 35594686 PCGS # 6170