1823 50C Overton 111a MS(PCGS#39617)

The Regency Auction 52

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

14

等级

MS66

价格

474,684

详细说明

FROM THE DALE FRIEND COLLECTION, PART II. Not only is this SUPERB O-111a the FINEST KNOWN for the die marriage, but it is also tied for FINEST for the DATE at PCGS with just one other coin! It is a marvel that has not been sold in auction since 1990 when it was sold as lot 3512 in Superior's Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley Sale, where it was described as: "Premium Quality. The strike on this specimen is incredibly bold for a Bust Half Dollar; each star is needle-sharp, so sharp in fact, you'd almost expect to find them on a Proof coin; Liberty's bust is, put simply, perfect; and the eagle, perfection-plus. If sharpness was all there was to a coin's grade, this one would be in the top echelon. But there are other contributing factors which make one coin more desirable than another, seemingly equal coin. Lustre is one, surfaces another. The present coin literally glows with lustre, lustre from sleek, satisfyingly blemish-free surfaces. Doubly satisfying is Liberty's portrait. It is frosty, radiant, and perfect. We are sorry we're not able to provide you with a color photograph of this remarkable 1823 Half since it is fantastic, but the plastic holder hinders us from doing it justice. For fantastic is the word to describe the coin's toning. Picture if you will, a late-evening sunset wit hits rich tones of gold, orange,pink and crimson; add in a dash of iridescent blue and you have the color of this coin. Some might describe such color as awesome (using today's much overworked adjective); one well-known coin dealer liked to call such a coin "A Moose!" but we will describe it in simpler words: "a joy to behold!" ...We cannot imagine a more presentable, more aesthetically pleasing superb piece." Today, 32 years later, we are fortunate to be able to do what Superior could not do in 1990, provide a photo of this stunning coin. Other than that, we have nothing else to add to that effusive description, other than the fact that this cataloger has handled many GEM and SUPERB GEM Capped Bust half dollars, including those in the Konstantine and Chicago Collections Legend Rare Coin Auctions has been honored to sell over the years, and this coin ranks among the absolute most AMAZING from the standpoint of technical grade and visual allure! Ex Superior's sale of the Thomas S. Chalkley Collection and Estate of Austin Ryer, January 1990, lot 3512; unknown intermediaries; Dale Friend Collection. PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 1. The Collectors Universe value is listed at $30,000 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $33,000. If you are looking for a single Capped Bust half dollar for your collection- be it a type set or spectacular box of 20 concept, this is your coin! Do NOT let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 35594655 PCGS # 6131