Seated Half Dollars
1861-S 50C Large S, WB-101, MS64 PCGS. CAC. This spectacular near-Gem exhibits frosty silver luster with light gray surfaces that host splashes of pale gold toning on each side. The strike is bold with sharp hair on the obverse and full feathers on the reverse. The large S mintmark is centered over the F in HALF on the reverse. Population: 14 in 64, 6 finer. CAC: 3 in 64, 6 finer (11/16).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5-6/2012), lot 3827.