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1805 50C VF35 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:675.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1805 50C VF35 NGC
<B>1805 50C VF35 NGC.</B></I> O-109, R.4. After Obverse 6 was used to strike O-108 halves, most of the 109 coins are seen with obverse die cracking. Early die states, such as this piece, are seldom seen. This is an especially early state. The only evidence of faint die cracking is seen at the top of stars 1, 2, and 3. No cracks are on the reverse. <BR> This example may be the finest known of this early die state, and this is essentially the "prime" die state for the O-109. As such, this may well be the finest example known of this early die state. Herrman's record of auction appearances records O-109 coins as: 25/25, 20/20, 20/20, 12/12.<BR> The surfaces have intermingled dark gray and light gold, with lighter color mostly confined to the devices. Both sides have typical minor handling marks and faint scratches consistent with the grade. Light adjustment marks are seen in the center of the obverse. The obverse has a tiny rim bump over E.<BR> This is an example of Beistle's reversed die states. His description for reverse E describes the usual cracks, then for reverse E, state a, he states: "Same as letter E, except it is perfect."<BR> Haseltine-5; Beistle 4-Ea; Overton-16; PCGS #39282; <I>Encyclopedia</B></I>-4580.<BR><I>Ex: Dick Osburn (1/2007).<BR>From The Westmoreland County Collection of Early Bust Halves, Part Two.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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