1814 50C Overton 102 MS(PCGS#39475)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

50

等级

MS66

价格

398,386

详细说明

Ex Pittman and Pogue Collections, as noted on the insert. Quite probably the FINEST KNOWN O-102, a SUPERB example that boasts a truly superb provenance. The O-102 is a Rarity-2, or a more common variety, but this MS66 is above the Overton Condition Census of 65,65,65,64,64. The present GEM is exceptionally high end. Colorful, beautiful patina envelopes the highly satiny lustrous surfaces on both sides. Dappled golden-brown, rich rose, and olive-tan patina clings to the devices. The satiny frost brings life to the variegated toning pattern. The surfaces are nearly pristine, indeed the only sign of any sort of mishandling is an ancient fingerprint pattern in the toning, which also attests to the unmolested originality. A very tiny planchet clip, appearing as a spot of incomplete striking on the rim at 2:00 on the obverse and 3:00 at the reverse. There are lapping marks on the portrait where die rust was effaced. With a strong glass, you can see the remaining die rust within the flowing curls of Liberty's hair and in the drapery folds. These appear as raised lines on Liberty's neck and among the lower hair curl and around the drapery clasp. The devices are extremely well executed, with bold definition all over, save for areas of the dentils and on Star 7, the central portions are slightly soft. Flow lines from slight die fatigue can be seen, but the die state is devoid of die cracks or major clash marks (the letters of LIBERTY can be, with effort, seen within the vertical lines on the shield. The superbly preserved surfaces, toning, and striking definition all come together, giving this early Capped Bust half dollar a stunning look. Ex Barney Bluestone's 97th Sale, June 1947, lot 1469; John J. Pittman Collection; Pittman Collection, Part II, David Akers, May 1998, lot 1463; D. Brent Pogue Collection; Stack's Bowers/Sotheby's Sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part II, September 2015, lot 2018; our consignor. PCGS 3, NGC 7, CAC 4. Off the market for six years, this GEM realized $30,550 in the Pogue Auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $30,000 and the CAC CPG value is $34,500. There are just three graded finer. A classic, beautiful, well pedigreed SUPERB GEM that is perfect for date or type purposes. Cert. Number 31694519 PCGS # 39475.00