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1849 50C PR65 NGC....
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Description
1849 Seated Half, PR65
Rare Gem Proof, Ex: Richmond Collection
1849 50C PR65 NGC. Today, numismatic researchers are in
agreement that no more than six or seven 1849 proof half dollars
exist. The few untraced early appearances most likely belong to
coins represented within the numbered roster, although the lack of
useable images prevent linking those appearances to the exact
coins. This former Richmond Collection example is well documented
and ranks fourth on the list. Deep cobalt-blue and violet hues
dominate the rims on each side, moving inward to lighter hues of
pink and orange, a totally original piece. Some untoned silver
elements remain in the center, and the two areas of silver color
near the date provide positive identification as the Richmond
Collection example. The surfaces appear fully struck and
essentially unmarked throughout, an incredibly pleasing example of
this rare early proof issue. The last appearance of an 1849 proof
half dollar in a Heritage Auction was nearly seven years ago.1849 Proof Half Dollar Roster
1. PR66 NGC. Grand Central Sale (Paramount, 11/1967), lot 1017; John Jay Pittman Collection, Part II (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1536; Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 8/1999), lot 205; George "Buddy" Byers Collection (Stack's, 10/2006), lot 1150; Malibu Collection (Heritage, 9/2008), lot 2247; Los Angeles Signature (Heritage, 8/2009), lot 1127; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2013), lot 5664; Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part II (Heritage, 10/2014), lot 98528.
2. PR66 PCGS. James Stack Collection (Stack's, 3/1975), lot 453; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2014), lot 5262.
3. PR65 NGC. F.C.C. Boyd; World's Greatest Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 4/1945), lot 296; Floyd T. Starr Collection (Stack's, 10/1992), lot 549; Baltimore Auction (Superior, 7/1993), lot 421; Phil Kaufman Collection (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 2391; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 2555.
4. PR65 NGC. Richmond Sale, Part III (David Lawrence, 3/2005), lot 1793; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2012), lot 3251. The present coin.
5. PR64 PCGS CAC. John Colvin Randall Collection (W. Elliot Woodward, 6/1885), lot 409; T. Harrison Garrett; Garrett Collection (Stack's, 3/1976), lot 214; Auction '88 (RARCOA, 7/1988), lot 1725; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2005), lot 3265; U.S. Coins Signature (Heritage, 10/2018), lot 3056.
6. PR64 PCGS. Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1947; Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Part IV (Heritage, 10/2015), lot 98714; Baltimore Auction (Stack's Bowers, 11/2016), lot 2089; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2017), lot 5671.
Additional Appearances
A. Proof. Joseph Mickley Collection (W. Elliot Woodward, 10/1867), lot 1719; Lilliendahl.
B. Proof. Lorin G. Parmelee Collection (New York Coin & Stamp, 6/1890), lot 1201; possibly George Earle Collection (Henry Chapman, 6/1912), lot 2997. Possibly the same as number 3 above, per Walter Breen.
C. Proof. MWNA Convention (Kagin's, 7/1978), lot 622.
D. Proof. Capital Collection (Amwest, 7/1981).
From The High Oak Family Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27TB, PCGS# 6393, Greysheet# 6410)
Weight: 13.36 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2025 August 26 - 31 ANA US Coins Signature® Auction #1385 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2025
26th-31st
Tuesday-Sunday
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