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1837 50C MS65 NGC. JR-27. We are quite sure the coin i

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1837 50C MS65 NGC. JR-27. We are quite sure the coin i
<B>1837 50C MS65 NGC.</B></I> JR-27. We are quite sure the coin in this lot is JR-27, from Jules Reiver's 1988 <I>Variety Identification Manual for United States Reeded Edge Half Dollars, 1836-1839.</B></I> The reverse most clearly confirms this, showing three engravers' scratches down to the right between the D of UNITED and the S of STATES, a die scratch up to the left from the top of the eagle's right (left facing) wing, and a horizontal scratch from the left top corner of the shield to the wing below the top. To Reiver's attributions, we would add several die scratches through 50. On the obverse, the 8 and 3 of the date are relatively close, and there are lines up to the left from the lips and upper chin. Some other lines and lumps described by Reiver are not discernible on the present coin.<BR> Vivid yellow-gold, cobalt-blue and lavender toning encircles the obverse border, framing the golden-tan central area. The same peripheral color pattern occurs on the reverse, but the center takes on deeper lavender and golden-brown undertones. Pleasing luster adorns both sides, and a sharp strike results in excellent detail on the design features, including strong dentilation. Close inspection with a loupe reveals just a few minor obverse handling marks, none of which are worthy of individual mention. A truly attractive Gem in all respects. Census: 36 in 65, 12 finer (4/07).<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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