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Description
Original Gem 1839 Drapery Half Dollar
1839 50C Drapery MS65 PCGS. The 1839 With Drapery half dollar and subsequent issues are in actuality a different design subtype from the 1839 No Drapery halves. Designer Christian Gobrecht, besides adding three drapery folds from Liberty's elbow, carved away some material from the rock, increasing the distance between it and star 1. The plentiful mintage of nearly 2 million coins comprises both subtypes. Mint State coins exist at all levels, but all are fairly elusive. PCGS has certified only 16 examples in MS64, and this piece is one of only three coins graded MS65 (9/09). The surfaces of this piece are delightfully original, tinged silver-gray with glints of pink and gold on both sides. The strike is notably sharp, and there are no mentionable distractions. A wonderful example for a Registry Set or 19th century type set.(Registry values: N2998)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24GL, PCGS# 6232, GSID# 6252)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 13.36 grams
ASW: 0.38658oz
Mintage: 1,972,400
Auction Info
2009 October Signature US Coin Auction #1130 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2009
22nd-24th
Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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