1847-O 50C MS63 PCGS. WB-104, Die Pair 21, R.3....

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1847-O Half Dollar, MS63
WB-104, Doubled Die Obverse

1847-O 50C MS63 PCGS. WB-104, Die Pair 21, R.3. Doubled Die Obverse (not indicated on insert). The doubling is most easily seen on the left side of the rock, the ribbon at lower left of the shield, Liberty's left (facing) hand, and on the leftmost shield lines. Partially prooflike fields highlight the relatively well-impressed devices, and variegated cobalt-blue, lavender, and reddish-gold patina bathes both sides. A few unobtrusive handling marks account for the assigned grade.

Variety: WB-104, Die Pair 21. A popular obverse with noticeable doubling on some of the central obverse elements, struck from the third use of the obverse die. The die pair is noted for the sole use of the reverse die, which soon cracked above and to the right of the D of UNITED. This example is struck from an early state of the dies, with the reverse crack easily seen but less severe than the rare late die state, where a cud develops.

Population Data (4/15): PCGS reports seven submissions in MS63 and six finer. NGC shows eight MS63 and nine finer.

Heritage Commentary: While relatively easy to locate in lower grades, the variety is much more challenging in Mint State. This coin is a particularly vibrant and colorfully toned example, showing abundant prooflike flash on both sides and dramatic eye appeal.

Provenance: October Signature (Heritage, 10/2009), lot 679.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24HB, PCGS# 6259, Greysheet# 6324)

Weight: 13.36 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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