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1795 50C 2 Leaves, Second S Over D, O-129, R.5, MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
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$141,000.00
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Description
1795 Two Leaves Half, MS63+
O-129, Famous S over D Reverse
Probably the Finest Known
1795 50C 2 Leaves, Second S Over D, O-129, R.5, MS63+ PCGS.
CAC. In our opinion, this important half dollar variety
deserves its own listing in the Guide Book, rather than a
mere footnote at the bottom of the page. The variety is
distinctive, and it is plentiful in lower grades so that any
collector can own one with only a little patience. However, Mint
State examples are extremely rare. This example is likely the
finest example known from the dies.According to Stephen J. Herrman's Autumn 2014 revision of Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars, only three examples have been offered recently in grades above XF:
- MS61 NGC. Heritage (8/2004), lot 6157.
- AU58 NGC. American Numismatic Rarities (8/2004), lot 417.
- AU55 NGC. Bowers and Merena (6/2008), lot 818; Heritage (3/2009), lot 1903.
This Select Mint State example is extraordinary for its satiny silver luster residing beneath pewter-gray toning with accents of light gold and cobalt-blue. Trivial surface marks are only evident with a glass, and the central design motifs are boldly rendered. Prominent adjustment marks along the border are most obvious along the left side of the reverse, especially at ITED ST. Those adjustment marks cause noticeable weakness of the stars at the upper left obverse, dramatically weakening stars 4 through 7 and the outer border next to those stars. The adjustment marks and associated weakness are strictly a result of the minting process and have no affect on the grade of this extremely important and likely finest known half dollar.
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 39259, Base PCGS# 6052, Greysheet# 194076)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
ASW: 0.42oz
Auction Info
2015 April 22 - 26 CSNS US Coins Signature Auction - Chicago #1219 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2015
22nd-26th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 22
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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