1817 50C Overton 106 MS(PCGS#39498)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

57

等级

MS66

价格

212,472

详细说明

Ex Eliasberg and Pogue Collections, as noted on the insert. This is the FINEST O-106, colorfully named the Comet Head due to the heavy ridge at the top of the cap. This is a very popular variety that in this cataloger's opinion should have its own listing in the Red Book. Especially since the later die state, where one of the olive leaves on the reverse is lapped off creating the "single leaf" variety (see next lot), which is afforded its own listing in the "Bible of U.S. Coins." A listing in the Red Book would further increase the demand for this popular issue. Distinct, semi-reflective traces enhance a brilliant, satiny luster that is flashy with rich, thick frost on the devices. Sharply struck from clashed dies, the later die state was lapped to remove these clash marks, resulting in the Single Leaf variant. Ancient silver surfaces possess deeper dove and pewter shades, tinged with gold, olive, and hints of blue. Similar, though somewhat deeper hues are seen on the reverse. The eye appeal is truly exceptional in every way, devoid of any serious lines, marks, or discoloration of any kind. Ex. George H. Earle, Jr Collection, Henry Chapman, June 2012, lot 2881; John H. Clapp Collection; Clapp Estate to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr, en bloc via private treaty by Stack's in 1942; Eliasberg Estate; Bowers & Merena/Stack's sale of the Louis E. Eliasberg Collection, Part II, April 1997, lot 1739; Heritage, July 2003, lot 7409; Stuart Levine to D. Brent Pogue, via private sale; Stack's Bowers/Sotheby's sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part II. September 2015, lot 2022; Stack's Bowers' 2017 ANA Auction, August 2017, lot 2094; Jim O'Neal Collection; Selections from the Jim O'Neal Collection, Heritage, April 2019, lot 3733; our consignor. PCGS 4, NGC 1. This coin represents the last three auction appearances for an 1817 in MS66, realizing between $26,400 and $58,750. The current Collectors Universe value is $32,500 and there is just a single MS67 graded finer, the marvelously toned O-110a from the Pogue Collection. With its outstanding pedigree that dates back over a century and included in a few of the greatest early half dollar holdings ever assembled, we expect this PQ GEM to bring intense bidding action. Cert. Number 31694522 PCGS # 39498.00