1846 50C Medium Date PR64 PCGS. CAC. WB-101....

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1846 Seated Liberty Half, PR64
Medium Date, Only 10-15 Survivors

1846 50C Medium Date PR64 PCGS. CAC. WB-101. Mingled shades of cerulean-blue and greenish-gold patina enliven the lightly marked surfaces of this impressive Choice proof. The design elements are sharply detailed throughout, and the fields are deeply reflective under the toning. Outstanding eye appeal.

Variety: WB-101, Medium Date.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS shows 10 proofs with three in PR64 and a single PR65 finer. NGC also reports 10 proofs including two PR64 and two PR65 finer.

Heritage Commentary: All pre-1858 proof issues are rare; the mintages were uniformly small, and attrition has taken a toll over the years. David Akers estimated only 10-12 examples of the proof 1846 half dollar were extant when he cataloged the example in the Pittman Collection in 1998. PCGS CoinFacts offers a similar estimate of 10-15 survivors in all grades today. Only three coins are certified finer than this delightful Choice example, and the opportunity to acquire one of these classic rarities may not recur for years.

Provenance:Purchased from Jason Carter (3/2007).

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

Weight: 13.36 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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