1826 50C O-104a, R.3, MS66 PCGS....

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1826 Half Dollar, O-104a, MS66
Fresh, Lightly Toned Surfaces
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1826 50C O-104a, R.3, MS66 PCGS. Despite a mintage in excess of 4 million coins, the 1826 half dollar seldom appears in Gem condition, and finer pieces are rare. This Premium Gem coin is a stellar type coin in all respects. It is the late die state variant of O-104, with light die cracks along the base of ERICA and below 50 C. and the arrowheads, but was misattributed as O-107 in the 1997 Stack's catalog. The surfaces showcase a degree of luster that is only seen on fresh, original coins. Intense mint frost underlies soft shades of lavender, ice-blue, and olive-gold toning, while the central design elements are incredibly bold and the border regions are equally well brought up. A couple of truly faint ticks on Liberty's neck appear to be the only disturbances in the intricate preservation of each side. Population (all varieties included): 7 in 66, 2 finer (5/16).
Ex: Auction '84 (RARCOA, 7/1984), lot 1661; Public Auction Sale (Stack's, 12/1997), lot 2227; Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV (Heritage, 10/2015), lot 98633 (as MS65+ PCGS. CAC).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24FM, Variety PCGS# 39671, Base PCGS# 6143, Greysheet# 193953)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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