1797 50C MS(PCGS#6060)

The Regency Auction 39

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

297

等级

VF25

价格

369,954

详细说明

One of the most important silver rarities in the entire pantheon of American numismatics, the Robert Scot's Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollars are the RAREST silver type coin. Struck in tiny quantities in 1796 and 1797, the latter date had mintage of only 2,984 pieces, and the vast majority went into circulation and remained there for ages. Today, only about 150 examples are estimated to survive in all grades, many of which have major condition flaws that would preclude numerical grading at PCGS or NGC. The present O-101a is a very pleasing mid-grade, collector quality example with an amazing provenance. Of all four die marriages of 1796 and 1796 half dollars, the O-101a is the most available, but it is still rated an R-4+ by experts. The later die state is identified by the die crack through star 2 and there are three die cracks around the reverse, most prominent at 9:00. Generally problem free, moderate circulation is seen on both sides. A strong glass reveals some wispy lines and a minor scuff below the first 7 in the date which will serve as pedigree marker on this very important and extensively pedigreed rarity. Soft, light gray surfaces deepen to a warm mix of russet, tan, and olive gold at the periphery. The definition is quite bold throughout, with just some minor areas of weakness, typical to these crudely produced early federal issues. Some very minor adjustment marks can be seen among Liberty's tresses, but are unobtrusive and part of the minting process, not impacting the assigned grade. This is the famed Davis-Graves Collection coin, which made its first appearance in public auction in Stack's April 1954 sale of the Davis-Graves Collection, lot 459. That collection had its formation in the late 19th century and remains one of the greatest collections of all time. From there it reappeared in Stack's March 1987 auction, lot 689; Bowers and Merena's sale of the James D. Brilliant Collection, January 1992, lot 40; Superior's October 2000 auction, lot 3263; Intermediaries; MHS Collection, Stack's Bowers, November 2011, lot 2241; Heritage's Central States Platinum Night, April 2012, lot 5114. PCGS 5, NGC 3. This was the most recent example to sell in auction, realizing $54,625 back in 2012. More recently A PCGS/CAC VF20 sold for $57,600 in the 2020 FUN auction and a non-CAC PCGS VF30 sold for $96,000 in March 2018. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $85,000. This is a real prize, the RAREST silver type coin, and the STOPPER for most collectors. Here is your chance to own a very attractive, mid-grade, awesomely pedigreed Small Eagle half dollar. This is an exceptional opportunity that CANNOT be taken for granted! Do not let it pass you by! Cert. Number 24086986 PCGS # 6060