1846-O 50C

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Very Rare Mint State 1846-O Half, WB-105

1846-O 50C MS62 NGC. WB-105. Medium Date, Recut 6. Sometimes misattributed as an 1846/5, there are actually remnants of an earlier punched 6 both within and outside of the prominent 6. A previously punched 8 is also visible in the lower loop of the prominent 8. While not a particularly scarce variety, this is a very rare early die state. Additionally, '46-O Halves are very elusive in Uncirculated grades, regardless of which variety or die state the coin might be. Both of the major services combined have only certified four other pieces in this grade with another four in higher grades (8/01). This piece is well struck, especially for a product from the New Orleans Mint, and the fields are semi-reflective on each side. Light, even golden-brown toning darkens around the rims and there are also noticeable portions of cobalt-blue around the margins.
From the Tommy Dorathy Collection of Seated Halves.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27SW, PCGS# 6255, GSID# 6321)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 13.36 grams
ASW: 0.38658oz
Mintage: 2,304,000

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