1846-O 50C Tall Date AU55 PCGS. WB-106, Die Pair 22, R.4....

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1846-O Seated Half, AU55
WB-106, Rare Large (Tall) Date

1846-O 50C Tall Date AU55 PCGS. WB-106, Die Pair 22, R.4. From the personal collection of Dick Osburn. The 1846 New Orleans Large (Tall) Date is a rare issue, with PCGS showing just three finer examples from all varieties combined -- one in AU58, and two MS62 coins, in addition to this single AU55 piece (7/14). A Choice AU example, it displays attractive, lilac-and-gold patina on the obverse, with a blending of the same hues on the reverse merging into silver-gray central devices. The bold strike remains on both sides with luster surrounding the devices. Only minor weakness at the stars and a few unimportant abrasions that require magnification for notice are seen.

This die pair was the third and final use of the reverse die, and numerous heavy cracks at the legend are visible, indicative of the extensive die use. The PCGS population has not changed in the past five years, suggesting few new specimens remain to be found of this variety or any other.
Ex: S.S. New York Sale (Stack's, 7/2009), lot 585.
(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24H9, PCGS# 6256, Greysheet# 6322)

Weight: 13.36 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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