1820 50C No Serifs on Es MS66 NGC....

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Landmark 1820 O-107 Half Dollar Rarity, MS66

1820 50C No Serifs on Es MS66 NGC. Ex: Kaufman. O-107, R.5. The obverse die was used for both O-106 and O-107, while the reverse die was only for O-107 and later for 1821 O-103. Through these various uses, there are no reported die defects or die states for either die. However, careful examination of the coin shows that the obverse has light clash marks, while the reverse die remains perfect.
The current Premium Gem specimen is far and away the finest known example of the rare O-107 die combination. Stephen Herrman lists an MS63 that was auction in 1977, and an MS62 in a fixed price list nearly a decade ago as the only Mint State pieces publicly offered. In the fourth edition of Overton, Don Parsley records two pieces graded MS65, without further information. The O-107 die marriage is the premier rarity among the half dollars of 1820. The finest we have offered in any of our previous auctions carries a modest grade of AU50, and now we present an MS66. How cool is that?
A sharply struck Premium Gem, this incredible piece has frosty luster beneath gorgeous gold and iridescent toning. The fields are essentially mark free, and the eye appeal is amazing. There will undoubtedly be many collectors who seek the present specimen to upgrade their holdings, and the auction arena has the potential to become a friendly war zone when the bidding commences. Bid after bid, rising to higher and higher levels, the action will eventually come to a close. When it does, make sure the auctioneer records your bidder number.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 6124, Base PCGS# 6123, Greysheet# 6164)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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