1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, WB-102, Die Pair 8, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC....

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1842-O Seated Half, MS65
WB-102, Medium Date Reverse of 1842
Finest Seen at PCGS

1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, WB-102, Die Pair 8, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. The absence of any die cracks and the prooflikeness of the surfaces suggest this wonderful Gem half was an early strike from fresh dies. Obviously well-preserved over the years, the devices are fully struck with intricate detail on the normal problem points: Liberty's head and surrounding stars, the eagle's head and talons, and the fletchings on the arrows. Strong mint luster shines through original shades of gunmetal-blue, lilac, and tangerine-gold.

The die pair is confirmed by a die gouge on the left shield edge on the reverse, as well as the lower-most horizontal shield line extending into the eagle's left (facing) wing. The first vertical shield line extends up into the horizontal lines.

In our opinion, this coin is arguably the finest known 1842-O Medium Date half dollar, and it is a recent addition to the PCGS population report. Although NGC lists one other coin at MS66, we are not familiar with that piece (also a new addition to the Census) and it may turn out to be a duplicate submission. Registry Set enthusiasts should take note. Population: 1 in 65, 0 finer. CAC: 1 in 65, 0 finer (3/17).

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 572016, Base PCGS# 6242)

Weight: 13.36 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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