1815/2 50C Overton 101a MS(PCGS#39492)

The Regency Auction 56

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

175

等级

MS63

价格

240,649

详细说明

THE SAN DIEGO COLLECTION Only a single die marriage was utilized to strike the 47,150 half dollars in 1815. With by far the lowest mintage in the Capped Bust series, making it the one of the major KEY issues. Scarce in all grades, and always in demand, regardless of condition, this CHOICE Mint State ranks among the FINEST KNOWN of the date. The 5th Edition Overton/Parsely Census is listed as 66,65,64,64,64. Struck after the conclusion of the War of 1812, when the economy slipped into a recession, and demand for coins was very low. The entire, albeit tiny mintage of 47,150, was delivered in January 1816. Later that day, literally hours after, one of the buildings at the mint, responsible for rolling out gold and silver planchets burned down, causing a hiatus in striking silver coins again until 1817. Displaying nice, clean surfaces, a strong, satin sheen glows from under a layer of rich, attractive light blue and golden toning. Deeper accents of aubergine and subtle olive can be seen as you rotate the coin in a light. Crisply struck from the later die state, where the dies had clashed multiple times and the reverse displays a pair of die cracks that encircle the entire periphery. While viewing this important Mint State 1815 half dollar under a strong glass a few stray lines and ticks that do not detract from the overall handsome appearance. Ex Link Collection; Konstantine Collection, Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 28, September 2018, lot 22; our consignor. PCGS 5, NGC 6. There are no CAC-approved examples in this grade. This coin realized $55,813 in our September 2018 Regency Auction. More recently examples that are not as attractive as this one realized between $35,000 and $40,000. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $55,000. VERY RARE any finer, PCGS has graded just seven higher, and an MS64 will cost nearly six figures, if you can find one. Good luck. Cert. Number 46263198 PCGS # 39492