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CSNS Signature US Coin Sale 1254 26-28 Apr 2017
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Reeded Edge Half Dollars
1838 50C GR-1, R.3, MS65 PCGS. The Graham-1 die pairing is immediately identified at a glance when the spectacular obverse and reverse die cracks are observed. The obverse has an arcing die crack from the rim just below the top left star, through Liberty's eyelid, hair curls, the T in LIBERTY, and the upper right obverse field, to the top star on the right. The reverse has a crack through the T of UNITED, the left wing and top arrow feather, to the border between the O and L in DOL. A branch extends up through the vertical and horizontal shield lines and the right wing, to the border between the R and I of AMERICA.
As usual for the variety, this piece has a bold strike despite the die cracks. Both sides exhibit effulgent silver luster and delicate gold toning. While a few trivial, grade-consistent marks are noted, the eye appeal is exceptional. Population: 9 in 65, 2 finer (3/17).
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1838 50C GR-1, R.3, MS65 PCGS. The Graham-1 die pairing is immediately identified at a glance when the spectacular obverse and reverse die cracks are observed. The obverse has an arcing die crack from the rim just below the top left star, through Liberty's eyelid, hair curls, the T in LIBERTY, and the upper right obverse field, to the top star on the right. The reverse has a crack through the T of UNITED, the left wing and top arrow feather, to the border between the O and L in DOL. A branch extends up through the vertical and horizontal shield lines and the right wing, to the border between the R and I of AMERICA.
As usual for the variety, this piece has a bold strike despite the die cracks. Both sides exhibit effulgent silver luster and delicate gold toning. While a few trivial, grade-consistent marks are noted, the eye appeal is exceptional. Population: 9 in 65, 2 finer (3/17).
HID02901242017