1827 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS....

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Census Level 1827 O-123 Half, AU50

1827 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-123, Low R.5. A die chip on the top edge of the scroll over the space between E and PLURIBUS provides immediate identification of this rare variety. The obverse die appears on O-121, 122, and 123, while the reverse die is exclusive to this variety in 1827, but was used earlier for 1825 O-113.
The die chip or lump on the top edge of the scroll joins the bottom of the D and the first S. A die bulge in the left obverse field joins the chin and neck. Flowlines extend the stars to the border. However, there are no other cracks or clash marks.
A pleasing example that retains nearly full luster, this half dollar has light gold over silver-gray surfaces, with deeper peripheral blue-green toning. The Overton plate coin and one other Mint State piece are the finest known. Three or four AU coins, including the Frederick specimen, follow those in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.

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