1839-O 50C MS(PCGS#6181)

1839-O 50C MS (PCGS#6181)

The Regency Auction XXIII October 2017

详细说明: The New Orleans mint began coining operations in 1838, after being established by an act of Congress in 1835. The number of half dollars struck that first year were limited to 20 proofs that are today among the most sought after classic rarities in the U.S. series. The 1839-O saw a limited mintage of 178,976 pieces, and the vast majority of them went straight into circulation. Precious few were saved in mint state, with fewer than a dozen examples graded MS65 or finer at PCGS. The present example has a rich, glowing mint frost that is satiny and shines around the sharply struck up devices. Each detail in Liberty's hair, cap, and drapery are crisply defined. The eagle, likewise is totally defined and wonderfully detailed. Iridescent gold and dove patina is quite nice. Both sides were struck from shattered dies, the reverse displaying many intersecting die cracks that add to the interesting visual appeal. PCGS 4, NGC 8. Only a half dozen are graded finer at PCGS. The most recent example was sold in the July 2015 sale of the Kaselitz Collection, realizing $52,875. The presently offered coin offers a finer eye appeal and the current Collector's Universe value is listed at $60,000. The Pittman-Pogue MS66 sold in May 2016 for nearly $100,000! This eye appealing GEM will find itself at home in any GEM collection of Capped Bust halves by date, or any high end set of New Orleans issues. Cert. Number 25615849 PCGS # 6181