1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU55 PCGS....

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Prooflike 1834 O-120 Half, AU55

1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-120, R.4. The recut star 7 is plainly visible on this example, the die also appearing on O-119 and 121. The reverse has a "horn-top" 5 with a long, curved flag. The 5 is higher than the 0, and both appear to lean left.
Die state evidence indicates that the O-120 was the second of the three marriages struck, and that all three were minted in 1835. The reverse die was used for 1835 O-104, and that marriage was struck prior to the 1834 O-120. No clash marks or die cracks are evident.
This wonderful specimen has prooflike, mirrored fields on both sides. The surfaces are brilliant with bright silver and traces of gold accents. Most stars are flat, but other design elements are nicely detailed. The Overton (Parsley) Census records five Mint State pieces, while none have been offered in any Mint State grade according to Steve Herrman's research.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.

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