Bust Half Dollars
1827/6 50C O-103, R.4, MS66 NGC. The 7 is punched over a 6, crossbars on the shield extend into the right wing feathers, and the upright of the 5 in the denomination is recut. This Premium Gem is ranked second place against the most recent edition of Donald Parsley's Condition Census. Antique-gold and violet patina appears on each side, enriched by glowing mint luster. The borders are softly defined along the upper obverse and lower reverse, but the central motifs display bold detail. A late die state example with clash marks on each side. Population (all 1827/6 varieties): 3 in 66, 0 finer (11/16).