1892-O 50C Micro O, Good 4 PCGS. FS-501....

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1892-O Micro O Half Dollar, Good 4
Necessary for a Complete Barber Half Set

1892-O 50C Micro O, Good 4 PCGS. FS-501. The Micro O variety was created when an O mintmark punch for quarters was used in place of the regular, larger mintmark intended for use on half dollar dies (Cherrypickers' Guide, 2012). The PCGS website estimates that fewer than 100 pieces are known. PCGS and NGC have graded 66 examples in all grades, and our Auction Archives lists 44 pieces appearing at the major auction houses since 1993 (the vast majority since about 2000).

This Good 4 offering displays mostly deep-gray fields that highlight light silver-gray devices. Relatively strong definition (Good 6, in the opinion of this cataloger, JPA) shows on the obverse, including Liberty's ear and jawline, and the date, stars, and legend. Also, the rim is complete (except for the dentils). The reverse shield and wings show minor detail, but the rim is worn into the tops of the letters UNITED STATES OF. AMERICA is nearly worn away, but most letters in HALF DOLLAR are quite strong, and nearly all of the Micro O mintmark shows. This variety is essential for the completion of a Barber half collection. Housed in a prior generation holder. Population: 11 in 4, 26 finer (4/14).(Registry values: P8)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24LH, PCGS# 6463, Greysheet# 6578)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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