1818 50C O-104, R.6, MS62 PCGS....

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1818 O-104 Half Dollar, MS62
Rare Perfect Die State
Possibly Finest Known

1818 50C O-104, R.6, MS62 PCGS. BHNC Die State 104.1. This is the rare early die state without the network of prominent obverse cracks. The Herrman Census lists a single MS63 piece finer than this coin, but this one is tied with another MS62 for second finest. However, it should be noted that both of those other Mint State pieces were raw at their last auction appearance, making the current coin the only Mint State O-104 piece in a grading service holder.

This piece enjoys a razor-sharp strike and no trace of die erosion or breakage. Brilliant luster is somewhat satiny, as the dies had not yet been broken in when this piece was struck. While finer examples of the die pair are known in the later O-104a die state, this piece being one of the finest of the prime die state is uniquely appealing and important, and should excite Bust half specialists of all degrees.
Ex: Mid-Winter ANA Signature (Heritage, 1984), lot 1183; Beaver Falls Collection; Sheridan Downey (3/11/2023).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24F9, Variety PCGS# 39517, Base PCGS# 6113, Greysheet# 193830)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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