1938 50C New Rochelle MS(PCGS#9335)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1307

等级

MS68

价格

50,019

详细说明

Toned Ultra Gem 1938 New Rochelle Half Dollar 1938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-68 (PCGS). This is a gorgeous Ultra Gem New Rochelle half dollar with original iridescence across both sides. The obverse is largely pearly and brilliant, ringed by an autumnal blend of crimson and olive gold patina at the borders. The reverse is more fully toned in tangerine, crimson, and sapphire shades. Soft satin luster is evident throughout, and the surfaces are expertly preserved and virtually pristine. A delight to behold, we anticipate an exceptionally strong realized price for this amazing coin. Just 2 have been graded finer by PCGS. The Westchester County community of New Rochelle sought to commemorate the upcoming sestercentennial of its founding in 1688 on the land owned by John Pell. Unlike with the Long Island Tercentenary Committee, the Westchester County Coin Club began lobbying for the coin a full two years before the celebrations were to take place. The authorization to produce 25,000 examples came on May 5, 1936 and this forethought proved to be fortuitous. The designs produced by the artist who was originally selected were found to be unimpressive and a new designer, Gertrude Lathrop, was chosen to redesign this half dollar. The resultant elegant design was approved and the officially sanctioned 25,000 pieces were struck in April 1937, even though the coins all bore a 1938 date. The coins were sold at $2 each primarily via mail order and proved to be moderately successful despite a glut of commemorative coins at the time, with a final total of 15,251 coins distributed. Fortunately, most of these coins ended up with numismatists who generally handled their charges with considerable care. Even so, this type is rare at the top of the Condition Census, where examples at the MS-68 level are of the utmost rarity and desirability. Aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally well preserved, this is a coin that has much to offer. PCGS Population: 8; just 2 finer. PCGS# 9335. NGC ID: BYDX. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.