1846 50C Medium Date PR63 PCGS....

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Important 1846 Medium Date Half Dollar, PR63

1846 50C Medium Date PR63 PCGS. We are aware of about a dozen proof 1846 Medium Date half dollars, and a single 1846 Tall Date, as enumerated in our January 2009 FUN sale at lot 3862. There are at least two, and possibly three, die varieties known for the Medium Date proofs. This example is an early die state from a perfect, uncracked reverse die. At least two of the other proofs have reverse die cracks, and the cracks seem to be in different positions. Little past research has been conducted in die varieties of early proof coins.
This pleasing proof, from the Queller Collection, has moderately reflective surfaces beneath deep magenta and iridescent toning on both sides. Every design point on each side is boldly detailed including Liberty's head and foot, all of the star centers, and the eagle's feathers and talons.
Ex: Lester Merkin (2/1971), lot 744; Stack's (1/1974), lot 1440; Stack's (2/1982), lot 1629; Queller Collection (Stack's, 10/2002), lot 497; Heritage (2/2007), lot 3509.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27T8, PCGS# 6390, GSID# 6401)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 13.36 grams
ASW: 0.42oz

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