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1812 50C XF40--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. O 1812[50C] XF40--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF De

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1812 50C XF40--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. O 1812[50C] XF40--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF De
<B>1812<50C> XF40--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details.</B></I> O-106, R.3. Somehow "broken" or "cracked" seem too mild to describe the drama present on these coins, yet "shattered" is usually reserved for the ultimate and terminal die state. It is difficult to believe that a die with so much damage could continue striking coins much longer. On this specimen, the largest of several die "breaks," running from star 6 downward through Liberty's forelock, downward through the lowest hair curl beneath the bust and splitting above the date, is so dramatic that it has resulted in two different planes or levels to the coin. The highest level, the left (facing) half of the coin, shows much more wear than the remainder. This coin shows pleasing, untoned surfaces with some subdued mint luster remaining. The obverse die shows signs of bulging and advanced die erosion, while on the reverse a heavy die break runs from N in UNITED through the eagle to the second A in AMERICA. Consider this a prime opportunity to acquire this spectacular Capped Bust half dollar die variety.<BR><I>Ex: Conroy (1/23/1988).</B></I> Envelope Included.