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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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Seated Half Dollars
1839 50C With Drapery, WB-102, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. A substantial mintage of more than 1.9 million Seated Liberty half dollars was accomplished in 1839, split between the earlier No Drapery and later With Drapery motifs. The With Drapery examples, like the present coin, show an three extra folds of drapery below Liberty's elbow and a slightly smaller rock. The 1839 is an underrated issue as a date, and With Drapery Gems are very rare.
The present example is a high-end Gem as designated by the PCGS Plus designation and CAC endorsement, with just a touch of softness on the eagle's claw and some star centers. The surfaces are well-preserved and brightly lustrous, under attractive shades of greenish-gold and magenta toning. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. We expect intense competition from type collectors and series specialists when this lot is called. Population: 3 in 65 (2 in 65+), 0 finer. CAC: 4 in 65, 0 finer (6/17).
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1839 50C With Drapery, WB-102, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. A substantial mintage of more than 1.9 million Seated Liberty half dollars was accomplished in 1839, split between the earlier No Drapery and later With Drapery motifs. The With Drapery examples, like the present coin, show an three extra folds of drapery below Liberty's elbow and a slightly smaller rock. The 1839 is an underrated issue as a date, and With Drapery Gems are very rare.
The present example is a high-end Gem as designated by the PCGS Plus designation and CAC endorsement, with just a touch of softness on the eagle's claw and some star centers. The surfaces are well-preserved and brightly lustrous, under attractive shades of greenish-gold and magenta toning. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. We expect intense competition from type collectors and series specialists when this lot is called. Population: 3 in 65 (2 in 65+), 0 finer. CAC: 4 in 65, 0 finer (6/17).
HID02901242017