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1856-O WB-101 Seated Half, MS65
Ex: Eliasberg

1856-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 16, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. A satiny example with lilac-gray patina and subtle gold accents. The strike is bold at Liberty's head and the surrounding star centers, with only minor weakness at the eagle's left (facing) talon. Struck from a late state of the dies, with a radial die crack from the dentil through star 1 to Liberty's hand. An additional crack connects stars 10 through 13. A huge mintage of more than 2.6 million halves has resulted in few Gem or finer examples. This is an original, lustrous coin with an impeccable provenance. Population: 23 in 65, 3 finer. CAC: 9 in 65, 2 finer (11/16).
Ex: Eliasberg Sale (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1966.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 572095, Base PCGS# 6288)

Weight: 12.44 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2017
4th-9th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 4, 2017 for: $5,640.00
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