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Lustrous 1812 Half Dollar, O-104b, MS64

1812 50C MS64 PCGS. O-104b, R.6 (?). The Overton reference describes 1812 O-104 in an early die state, and O-104a in a later die state, but does not mention the terminal die state that is now called "O-104b," according to Stephen Herrman in his Autumn 2009, Number 35 Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized, who suggests that it might be Rarity-6.
The requirements of O-104a include "fine die cracks at NITED and top of STATES. Another fine crack from olive leaves across eagle and scroll to OF." These reverse cracks are all present on the present coin, a lustrous near-Gem example with light gold toning and peripheral sky-blue and lavender accents. Well cared for surfaces exhibit sharply struck design elements.
The additional requirement of O-104b, as Herrman describes, is an obverse die crack from the top of the 1 across the bust to star 1. The obverse die crack on the present coin is immediately obvious to the naked eye.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24EW, PCGS# 6100, GSID# 6151)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
Melt Value: $7.35
Silver Spot: $19/oz (12-03-2009)
Mintage: 1,628,059

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