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1858-S 50C MS66 PCGS. Ex: Norweb. WB-103. Errant 8 in

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1858-S 50C MS66 PCGS. Ex: Norweb. WB-103. Errant 8 in
<B>1858-S 50C MS66 PCGS.</B></I> Ex: Norweb. WB-103. Errant 8 in Rock. The bottom loop of an 8 can be seen punched into the base of the rock above the second 8 in the date. The WB-103 is a scarcer variety within the context of 1858-S halves. Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert, in their <I>Complete guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars,</B></I> assign an R.6+ rarity rating to Mint State 1858-S half dollars (13-18 pieces estimated to exist). When likely resubmissions are taken into account, this estimate is more or less in line with the population figures, where to date, PCGS and NGC have seen 26 Uncirculated examples. A mere two pieces have been certified in MS66, making the example offered in this lot tied for finest known!<BR> Wisps of beautiful lavender and bluish-gray patina, imbued with traces of orange, rest upon lustrous, frosted surfaces. A well executed strike manifests itself in bold detail on Liberty's hair, gown, and sandal, and on the star centers and eagle's plumage. A few minute, unobtrusive contact marks on the right (left facing) arm are mentioned as possible pedigree identifiers. Population: 1 in 66, 0 finer (10/06).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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