1831 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC....

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Magnificent 1831 Half Dollar, MS66
Finest Known of the O-111 Variety

1831 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. O-111, R.1. A wavy die crack joins the digits of the date and extends left and right from the date. A similar crack joins all left-side stars, and another joins stars 8 through 10. On the reverse lines 2 and 3 of stripe 1 are joined, although slightly separated at their tops, and the right side of the I in PLURIBUS is centered under the second T in STATES.
This boldly lustrous Premium Gem piece is extremely well struck for the issue, although die erosion draws the peripheral elements toward the rims. Its overall eye appeal, however, is off the charts, with light silver-gray and champagne centers delicately tinged with iridescent blue and lilac. A couple of unobtrusive dotlike indentations on the lower bust are of no consequence. The finest known of this variety, listed in Herrman, August 2009. Population for the issue: 4 in 66, 0 finer (11/09).
Ex: Pittman Collection, Part III (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1496; Franklin Collection Part 2 (Stack's, 1/2008), lot 471.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24FV, PCGS# 6159, GSID# 6198)

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.38676oz
Mintage: 5,873,660

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