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Scarce Near-Gem 1856-O Seated Half Dollar

1856-O 50C MS64 PCGS. Breen-4868, WB-103. The 56 in the date is repunched. Well struck with shimmering luster and attractive russet and champagne peripheral toning. There are a few trivial contact marks on each side, and a minor scrape is noted near the tip of the leftmost leaf on the lower reverse. Population: 33 in 64, 8 finer (10/08). (Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24HP, PCGS# 6288, GSID# 6336)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.39oz
Mintage: 2,658,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
December, 2008
4th-7th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Dec 4, 2008 for: $1,898.65
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