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Proof Bust Half Dollars
1832 50C PR65 NGC. O-106, R.8 as a proof. Only nine proof 1832 Capped Bust half dollars have been confirmed, split among three different die varieties (see roster below). This coin represents the O-106 variety, with recutting on star 1 and a small B-shaped defect in the lowest part of the shield border. Only two proof examples of the O-106 are known to present-day numismatists, this coin and the Garrett specimen, which was not certified at the time of its last appearance, but may be the second PR63 example in the NGC Census today. Heritage Auctions is privileged to offer this finest-certified proof O-106 Capped Bust half dollar in only its second auction appearance.
The present coin is a delightful Gem, with sharply detailed design elements that show full radials on all stars and fine definition on Liberty's curls. The relief is relatively high and a light coat of mint frost is evident on the devices. The well-preserved surfaces include deeply reflective fields, under an attractive mix of pale gold, lavender-gray, and cerulean-blue toning. Eye appeal is truly spectacular. Census (all proof varieties): 1 in 65, 1 finer (11/16).
Roster of 1832 Proof Half Dollars
The following roster of 1832 proof half dollars is based in part on the database published twice a year by Stephen Herrman.
O-106
--PR65 NGC. Pre-Long Beach Sale (Superior, 5/2006), lot 582, the present coin.
--PR63. Probably John Colvin Randall Collection (Woodward, 6/1885), lot 343; T. Harrison Garrett; Robert Garrett; John Work Garrett; Johns Hopkins University; Garrett Collection, Part I (Bowers and Ruddy, 11/1979), lot 322.
O-122
--PR65 PCGS. Henry Chapman; Chapman Estate; John Jay Pittman, purchased via Ella Wright in 1945; Pittman Collection, Part II (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1499; Long Beach Connoisseur Collection; Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 8/1999), lot 197; Logan-Steinberg Collections (Bowers and Merena, 11/2002), lot 1465; Denver ANA Auction (Bowers and Merena, 8/2006), lot 3344; D. Brent Pogue Collection (Stack's Bowers, 2/2016), lot 3077.
--PR63 NGC. United States Gold, Silver and Copper Coins(Stack's, 2/1980), lot 910; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 2873; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2013), Lot 5637.
O-123
--PR68 NGC. Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Estate (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1881.
--PR63 PCGS. Christian Allenburger (B. Max Mehl, 5/1948), lot 880; Harold Bareford (Stack's, 1981), lot 386; later Sheridan Downey (5/1994), lot 8; Sheridan Downey (8/2001), lot 14; Russell J. Logan (Bowers and Merena, 11/2002), lot 2691.
--PR60. National Numismatic Collection; Smithsonian Institution.
--PR55 PCGS. Steve Ivy in 1982; California dealer; Olin Carter Collection; Sheridan Downey; Elton Dosier in 1996; Charlton E. Meyer, Jr.
--PR45. Sheridan Downey (8/2004), lot 18.
Other Appearances
A. Proof. John F. McCoy Collection (W. Elliot Woodward, 5/1864), lot 455; J.N.T. Levick; Fifth Semi-Annual Sale (Woodward, 10/1864), lot 384; Putnam.
B. Proof. Joseph J. Mickley Collection (Woodward, 10/1867), lot 1711, part of a four-piece silver proof set.
C. Proof. Lorin G. Parmelee Collection (New York Coin & Stamp, 6/1890), lot 1015.
D. Proof. Thomas Cleneay Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, 12/1890), lot 1179; Charles Steigerwalt.
E. Proof. Richard B. Winsor Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, 12/1895), lot 523; Chapman.
1832 50C PR65 NGC. O-106, R.8 as a proof. Only nine proof 1832 Capped Bust half dollars have been confirmed, split among three different die varieties (see roster below). This coin represents the O-106 variety, with recutting on star 1 and a small B-shaped defect in the lowest part of the shield border. Only two proof examples of the O-106 are known to present-day numismatists, this coin and the Garrett specimen, which was not certified at the time of its last appearance, but may be the second PR63 example in the NGC Census today. Heritage Auctions is privileged to offer this finest-certified proof O-106 Capped Bust half dollar in only its second auction appearance.
The present coin is a delightful Gem, with sharply detailed design elements that show full radials on all stars and fine definition on Liberty's curls. The relief is relatively high and a light coat of mint frost is evident on the devices. The well-preserved surfaces include deeply reflective fields, under an attractive mix of pale gold, lavender-gray, and cerulean-blue toning. Eye appeal is truly spectacular. Census (all proof varieties): 1 in 65, 1 finer (11/16).
Roster of 1832 Proof Half Dollars
The following roster of 1832 proof half dollars is based in part on the database published twice a year by Stephen Herrman.
O-106
--PR65 NGC. Pre-Long Beach Sale (Superior, 5/2006), lot 582, the present coin.
--PR63. Probably John Colvin Randall Collection (Woodward, 6/1885), lot 343; T. Harrison Garrett; Robert Garrett; John Work Garrett; Johns Hopkins University; Garrett Collection, Part I (Bowers and Ruddy, 11/1979), lot 322.
O-122
--PR65 PCGS. Henry Chapman; Chapman Estate; John Jay Pittman, purchased via Ella Wright in 1945; Pittman Collection, Part II (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1499; Long Beach Connoisseur Collection; Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 8/1999), lot 197; Logan-Steinberg Collections (Bowers and Merena, 11/2002), lot 1465; Denver ANA Auction (Bowers and Merena, 8/2006), lot 3344; D. Brent Pogue Collection (Stack's Bowers, 2/2016), lot 3077.
--PR63 NGC. United States Gold, Silver and Copper Coins(Stack's, 2/1980), lot 910; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 2873; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2013), Lot 5637.
O-123
--PR68 NGC. Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Estate (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1881.
--PR63 PCGS. Christian Allenburger (B. Max Mehl, 5/1948), lot 880; Harold Bareford (Stack's, 1981), lot 386; later Sheridan Downey (5/1994), lot 8; Sheridan Downey (8/2001), lot 14; Russell J. Logan (Bowers and Merena, 11/2002), lot 2691.
--PR60. National Numismatic Collection; Smithsonian Institution.
--PR55 PCGS. Steve Ivy in 1982; California dealer; Olin Carter Collection; Sheridan Downey; Elton Dosier in 1996; Charlton E. Meyer, Jr.
--PR45. Sheridan Downey (8/2004), lot 18.
Other Appearances
A. Proof. John F. McCoy Collection (W. Elliot Woodward, 5/1864), lot 455; J.N.T. Levick; Fifth Semi-Annual Sale (Woodward, 10/1864), lot 384; Putnam.
B. Proof. Joseph J. Mickley Collection (Woodward, 10/1867), lot 1711, part of a four-piece silver proof set.
C. Proof. Lorin G. Parmelee Collection (New York Coin & Stamp, 6/1890), lot 1015.
D. Proof. Thomas Cleneay Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, 12/1890), lot 1179; Charles Steigerwalt.
E. Proof. Richard B. Winsor Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, 12/1895), lot 523; Chapman.