1859-O 50C MS(PCGS#6297)

1859-O 50C MS (PCGS#6297)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

详细说明: 1859-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar. WB-103, MPD-001. MS-63 (PCGS). This blundered date is a doozy, as the base of the 9 is located <em>above</em> the final position, just below the rocky base. How the date punch became located that far out of alignment would likely be on purpose by the engraver, as it would be difficult to aim the date punch into such a tiny field space and tap it into the die at the correct angle. The toning is exceptional here, with crimson-red on the lower obverse while the reverse sports rich teal-blue surrounding the devices with the crimson hues around the periphery, the balance classic gunmetal-blue. The strike is sharp, the surfaces clean and the eye appeal quite high. No doubt one of the finer examples to survive of this elusive blundered date variety.