1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.1, MS66 PCGS....

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1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar, MS66
Sole Finest Overton-103

1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.1, MS66 PCGS. Ex: Friend. Both the Spring, 2019 and Summer, 2019 Stephen Herrman summaries of Auction Prices Realized are updated to list this Premium Gem 1809 half dollar as the highest-ranking Overton-103 example, surpassing a trio of MS65 coins that previously topped the O-103 Condition Census. Visual quality and preservation are unmatched, with both sides showing scintillating mint luster amid a few splashes of dusky, golden patina. Finely granular surfaces exhibit flowlines at the margins, characteristic of the O-103 dies.

The variety is confirmed by a number of tiny tines off the obverse stars, most notably star 5, which has several. The date is entered in irregular fashion, with 18 wider than 809, and the 9 leans sharply right. The reverse die shows M in AMERICA squeezed in between A and E, slightly rotated clockwise so the serifs barely fit in the allowed space. A wormlike die line extends from the right shield corner into the wing. A lens reveals a tick on the upper cheek and a toning spot near star 9. Strike definition is strong, lacking sharpness only in the opposing areas of Liberty's ribbon and the eagle's head.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24ES, Variety PCGS# 39392, Base PCGS# 6092, Greysheet# 194152)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper

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