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Impeccable 1850-O Half Dollar

1850-O 50C MS66 PCGS. WB-101. Over 2 million half dollars were coined in New Orleans in 1850, yet relatively few have survived in high grades. That even a single example survived in this grade level is surprising, yet PCGS records two submissions. This example is the normal mintmark variety, and has an Open 5 in the date. The drapery details are partially visible but not fully defined. Walter Breen considered the Open 5 and Closed 5 obverses to be different varieties, however, they are most likely different die states resulting from extensive die polishing. This is a lovely ivory example with frosty silver luster, and is sharply struck. The obverse has olive and gold coloration while the reverse has lighter ivory color with splashes of rose and blue. The surfaces are excellent with only minute abrasions.(#6265) (Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24HH, PCGS# 6265, GSID# 6327)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 13.36 grams
ASW: 0.38658oz
Mintage: 2,456,000

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