1852 50C PR(PCGS#6397)

The Regency Auction 51

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

151

等级

PR63

价格

241,030

详细说明

Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to offer this EXTREMELY RARE early Proof Seated Liberty half dollar! Only six are thought to have been struck, of which a mere three examples are traced today, and this one has an extensive pedigree that is tracked to 1979. Wonderfully rich, watery reflective fields are a delight to behold on this CHOICE rarity. Sharply struck obverse devices have a glowing glossy finish, that stands out against the fields. The brilliant silver centers are flanked by bold azure-teal, olive-russet, tan-gold, and iridescent hues have a mottled pattern. The devices are razor sharp on both sides overall, with just some weakness on the date and at D STA on the reverse. The eye appeal is totally original and this is a very rare and important coin for the advanced collector! Ex. Steve Ivy's Tecumseh Sale, December 1979, lot 700; Paramount's session of Auction '84, July 1984, lot 668; Superior's sale of the Worrell Collection, September 1993, lot 731; Stack's October 1996, lot 303; intermediaries (?); Heritage's sale of the Eugene Gardner Collection, Part IV, October 2015, lot 98715; Heritage's February 2017, lot 3787; our consignor; our Regency Auction 49, lot 116, unsold. Only 6 were struck. PCGS 1, NGC 1 (likely both the same coin). In the Gardner Collection sale, this important rarity brought $28,200 as an NGC-graded piece. We think the most recent appearance brought a bargain price of $24,675. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $36,000, which also seems cheap in relation to its rarity. This coin is so rare that it makes the 1913 Liberty nickel, 1894-S dime, 1827 quarter; 1838-O half dollar, 1804 dollar, 1870-S dollar, 1884 and 1885 trade dollars look common (all are mid six figure to seven figure rarities). Missing from the extensive Boylston Collection, the D.L. Hansen, and most other cabinets of Proof Seated Liberty half dollars. Do not let this very important rarity pass you by! Cert. Number 81884695 PCGS # 6397