O-111. One of the FINEST KNOWN 1817 half dollars, regardless of variety, and this one is a totally original knockout! We really do wish more GEM Capped Bust halves looked like this! Both sides have a bold, radiating mint luster that swirls with vibrant, rolling cartwheels. A pearly sheen glows in the centers, while both sides are bathed in a delicate golden tone that deepens the closer to the rims you get. As the light hits the smooth, well preserved surfaces, tinges of icy blue and lilac toning that enhances the stunning eye appeal come into view. The devices are fully struck up and crisply defined throughout. Even using a strong glass we are unable to find a single mark worthy of mention. The eye appeal really is nothing short of SUPERB! PCGS 3, NGC 3, CAC 2. This is NOT the one that sold in the 2014 FUN auction (not CAC) that realized $17,625. Housed in an older generation blue tag PCGS holder, it is possible that this is the one sold in the 2003 ANA auction. It was purchased privately by our consignor from Legend Numismatics in June 2017 and now is available to the numismatic world via public auction. A very important opportunity to buy a great GEM Capped Bust half. There are four coins listed finer on the PCGS Population Report, most of which are ex Pogue! This one is fresh to the auction market and would make a great representative of the type in a carefully chosen type set. Cert. Number 2752076 PCGS # 6109