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1815/2 50C O-101a, R.3, AU58 NGC. CAC....
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Description
1815/2 Half Dollar, Colorful AU58
O-101a, Cracked Reverse
1815/2 50C O-101a, R.3, AU58 NGC. CAC. Desperate for
circulating coinage, the Mint scrambled to produce 47,150 half
dollars from a dormant set of 1812 dies -- repurposed by an
overpunched 5 replacing the mostly effaced 2. Coins were quickly
pressed into service, and few near-Mint or finer pieces survive.
The underlying 2 is actually more prominent on this coin than on
some examples, although the mottled toning does its share to
camouflage the overdate.The surfaces are sharply struck with ample silver luster beneath the attractive patina. Die clashing and metal flow lines are visible with a glass, but the lack of abrasions or marks suggest little or no actual circulation. Shades of purple, burnt-orange, lilac, and blue provide welcome relief from the often-subdued appearance of most 1815/2 halves. The eye appeal is exceptional. CAC endorsed, housed in an old, pre-hologram NGC holder.
Ex: Ossie's Con Shop (1/1989).
From The Hamilton Collection, Part II.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24F5, Variety PCGS# 39492, Base PCGS# 6108, Greysheet# 193807)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
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Auction Info
2016 September 7 - 11 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach #1239 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2016
7th-11th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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