LOT #1479 |
Sold on Sep 27, 2007 for: Not Sold
1818/7 50C Large 8 MS65 NGC....
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Sold on Sep 27, 2007 for:
Not Sold Description
Probable Finest Known 1818/7 Half
MS65, Ex: Eliasberg
1818/7 50C Large 8 MS65 NGC. O-101a, R.1. Ex: Eliasberg. One
of two overdates from this year, each of which is distinct and
collectible, one with a large first 8 in the date and the other
(O-102) with a small first 8. As expected from this die state,
extended die cracks are seen on each side. This piece is listed in
Stephen Herrman's Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars as
the finest known. The surfaces are lustrous and the blue-gray
patina is accented with deep golden around the devices. Sharply
struck in all areas except on the upper left (facing) wing, as
indicated in the Eliasberg catalog.Ex: George H. Earle Collection (Henry Chapman, June 25-29, 1912); John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate, 1942 to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/97), lot 1746; Phillip Flannagan Collection (Bowers and Merena), lot 4059.
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 6115, GSID# 6238)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
Auction Info
2007 September Long Beach, CA Signature Coin Auction #446 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2007
27th-28th
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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