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Liberty Seated Half Dollar varieties are attributed using Bill Bugert's multiple volume "A Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollar Varieties" and will be referenced as WB. Variety collectors are urged to add these Registers to their numismatic libraries.

There are 37 Coins for Sale. Most recent coin added on June 1, 2023

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1839 No Drapery	AU58	NGC 1731147005	WB-4	Choice	$11500	New April 5! No Drapery, Choice Original, New Jersey Collection.. Consignor Buyout - Pricing Reduction. The Philadelphia Mint struck both No Drapery and With Drapery types in this year, with the No Drapery pieces being decidedly scarcer. The steely luster of this example reveals sharp cartwheels, and the in-hand flash is considerable. Toning is mixed silver and gray, with occasional bits of gold patina evident on the reverse. A few stars to the left are soft, while the reverse strike is exceptional, much better than usually seen, with near-complete feathers and claws. CAC AU58 pupation is a scant 3 examples, with eight pieces at the Mint State level. The CAC guide pricing gap is $10,200 at AU58 followed by $33,000 at the MS63 level. The newly reduced offer price is more than fair. Housed in a NGC Gen 14 (2003-2004) holder with CAC approval.
	1839 With Drapery	MS64	PCGS Rattler 5083102	WB-5	Gem	$9500	With Drapery, Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Light russet toning at the rims highlights the swirling, frosted luster of this GFRC-rated Gem example. Occasional shades of olive and blue-green are additionally evident at the dentils, and the vibrant eye appeal is undeniable. Strike is typical, with some softness in the left leg. WB-5, with repunching in the 8. The CAC population is 58 pieces in all grades, with eight coins at MS64 and five examples higher, all at MS65. This piece won't sell cheaply, but coins of this quality are rarely acquired at bargain prices. Housed in a PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) rattler holder with CAC approval.
	1839 With Drapery	MS64	PCGS 3423500	WB-5	Choice	$5000	With Drapery, Choice Original, Newtown Collection.. Thick, old-time toning covers both sides of this With Drapery example. The rims reveal deep olive and slate patina, while the centers exhibit light rose and grey color. Cartwheels are active on both sides and original Mint frost is readily apparent. WB-7, with arcing lines through the skirt. This is a remnant of the lathe lines imparted during the creation of die, which normally were smoothed out by hand. In this case, the engraver was a bit hasty. The left leg is softly impressed, which is common among earlier-date Seated halves. PCGS has certified 20 examples in MS64 with only five finer, all at MS65. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1840 Reverse of 1839	MS65	PCGS 25618268	WB-1	Gem	$10500	New November 30! Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection.. Luster booms through earthy shades of gold and grey on the obverse of this gem With Drapery half, while the reverse reveals a frosty eagle surrounded by swirling plum and olive patina. The flash is intensely reflective with steely surfaces. Stars to the left are softly impressed, while the right stars and eagle’s claw joints are sharply detailed. WB-1, with repunched 40 in the date, in addition to light reverse die cracks connecting the legend letters. The PCGS population is eight pieces in MS65, with six examples higher. CAC reports four coins in MS65 and five pieces in MS66. This is a superb type coin, with more flash than the images might suggest. This piece is technically separated from the highest graded by only a touch of luster yet is available for a fraction of “finest known” money. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1840-(O) Reverse of 1838	VF30	PCGS 18715992	WB-4	Original	$1500	Popular Reverse of 1838 Type Coin, Light Gray, Steely Fields, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Full description will be added if not sold at the Spring 2023 Whitman Baltimore. This piece is immediately available via price list.
	1841-O	AU50	PCGS 16026339	WB-11	Choice	$1150	Near-Gem Original, New Jersey Collection.. Thick skin is the hallmark of this New Orleans piece, with gray and olive patina underlaid by occasional bits of gold, russet, and blue-green color. Overall detail is sharp, with defined star points and delineated claw knuckles. WB-11, with a die crack between stars 3 and 4. Some chatter in the right obverse field is noted. As is typical, CAC is more concerned with originality than marks. The CAC population is 54 pieces in all grades with 13 coins at the MS level. The CAC guide value is $998. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1842 Medium Date, Rev 1842	AU53	PCGS 29360229	WB-8	Choice	$650	Old Paper Envelope Toning, Partially Mirrored Fields, Choice Surfaces, Quito Collection. The thick, original toning on this 1842 half dollar is typical of silver pieces from the Eric P. Newman collection, due to storage in paper envelopes for over 70 years. This piece exhibits pleasing blue-gray toning with gold highlights. A few shallow circulation marks are noted, none of which detract from the coin's overall pleasing appearance. Ex. Col E.H.R. Green, then Eric P. Newman, where it appeared in the Heritage November 2013 sale (lot 34500), there certified as NGC AU55 CAC. Currently housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) holder with CAC approval.
	1842 Small Date	AU55	NGC 6602025011	WB-6	Original	$850	Small Date, Steel Reflective Luster, Fully Struck, Emerald Collection. GFRC welcomes yet another customer turned consignor with a fresh offering. This 1842 WB-6 offers steely reflective surfaces that radiate sharp luster during bright light viewing. Faint copper-gold is evident at the obverse periphery with darker shades at the lower reverse. Strike has been completely executed. The die variety is easily attributed by a reverse vertical die crack that runs through STA(T)ES down through the eagle beak and body while exiting at the right claw and D(O)L. If partially mirrored Seated coinage is your cup of tea, then this Emerald Collection lot should be for you. Housed in new large font NGC holder.
	1842-O Small Date	AU50	PCGS 29688072	WB-2	Choice	HOLD $6200	Small Date, Choice Original, Oregon Beaver Collection. The Wiley-Bugert reference identifies two of the thirteen known die marriages of the 1842-O half as the Small Date type. The PCGS population reinforces the scarcity of the Small Date variety, with nearly twice as many Medium Date examples reported. This piece is WB-2, with a reverse die crack running from middle claw to (H)AL(F). Shading is gray and silver throughout, with bits of olive and copper patina clinging to the obverse rim and eagle wings. High point wear hosts steely Mint bloom throughout the stars and legend. Nicely struck, with most claw joints distinct. Technical detail is arguably that of a high-end EF45, and CAC would likely approve at that level. PCGS reports eight pieces in all AU grades combined, with just two at the MS level, both in MS62. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1843	MS62	PCGS 12911911	WB-18	Choice	$1750	Repunched Date, Choice Original, Oregon Beaver Collection. Silver surfaces admit bluish undertones, while tan patina gathers in protected areas, most notably the reverse shield. Luster is steely and reflective, with active cartwheels. Well-struck, with stars 3-6 a touch soft as are the claw joints to the left. WB-18, with date digits punched obliquely, almost comically so. Early die state, with reverse die cracks not advanced. Despite a mintage of nearly four million pieces, CAC has certified only 54 pieces in all grades, with nine examples higher. This date is one of Bill Bugert’s favorite in the Seated half series, as the need for a large mintage, combined with suboptimal die preparation, resulted in 37 die marriages, with more possibly waiting to be discovered. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1843	EF45	NGC 2661339002	WB-29	Choice	$475	Shattered Reverse, Residual Steely Luster, Choice Surfaces, Sooner Collection.. A beautifully preserved 1843 Seated half struck with late die state WB-29 die pairing. Many collectors strike to locate the later WB-29 die states due to spectacular reverse die cracks. Surfaces still retain some steely reflectance while being covered by intermixed rose-blue toning. Angled lighting review is eye catching. A superior example for the certified grade and typical of the Sooner Collection offerings. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1843-O	AU55	PCGS 27480105	WB-12	Choice	$700	Cracked Dies, Steely Frosted Luster, Choice Surfaces, Emerald Collection. A choice example of the WB-12 die pairing during a late die state with die cracks throughout the obverse and reverse dies. Steely-frosted luster is readily evident during angled lighting inspection and consistent with the certified grade. Strike is fully executed and nicely complete towards showcasing the cracked dies. Fields have a few scattered micro-ticks of no consequence. This Emerald Collection offering is ideal for the die variety specialist. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1843-O	VF35	PCGS 22015228	WB-3	Choice	$260	Natural Coin Gray Patina, Well Preserved, Excellent Circulated Eye Appeal, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. Full description will be added if not sold at the Spring 2023 Whitman Baltimore. This piece is immediately available via price list.
	1844	AU58	NGC 674651012		Original	$500	New April 24! Repunched 844, Crisp Reflective Luster, Mirrored Fields, Darker Rose-Gold Toning, Near-Choice Surfaces. WB-9 date repunching, per Bugert, is readily seen on this accurately graded 1844 Philadelphia strike. Moderately mirrored fields are reflective during bright light review. A darker rose-gold patina is concentrated around the primary devices leaving the fields lightly toned. Strike is complete and most impressive on the reverse eagle. Housed in old NGC standard ring insert holder. This holder has two plastic scratches that are visible on the upper obverse. I've tried to edit out portions of the scratches to enable a better appreciation of this offering.
	1844	MS62	NGC 3814815004	W-9	Choice	$1250	Repunched 884, Semi Prooflike, Choice Original, Oregon Beaver Collection. Russet skin blankets the obverse of this Mint State example, surrounded by electric blue patina at the rim. Splashes of lighter color are seen throughout the obverse, while the reverse exhibits intermingled silver and gold color with deep maroon shading at the rim. Steely luster creates a moderate cartwheel effect. The strike is sharp, with all claw joints delineated. WB-9, with repunched digits and a die line between the third and fourth set of reverse shield verticals. NGC has graded 20 pieces higher, with the highest at MS65. This is a colorful piece that will sell at an accessible price point. Housed in a new large font NGC holder.
	1844	MS61	PCGS 43000313	WB-12	Choice	$1250	Splendid Eye Appeal, Steely Reflectance, Swirling Cartwheels, Peripheral Copper-Gold, Quito Collection. A lovely 1844 WB-12 Seated half that brings eye appeal of a high grade. Steely fields radiate bold reflectance along with swirling cartwheels. Coloration is gold with darker copper-gold at the peripheries. Why certified at the MS61 level? The upper right obverse field has chatter and one notable abrasion that is well hidden by the toning. A thoroughly pleasing offering that is well balance and worthy of the offer price. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder.
	1844	MS62	NGC 1969805002	WB-2	Choice	$1100	Choice Original, Emerald Collection.. Partially reflective luster highlights thick blue-green skin, surrounded by russet shades at the rim. The reverse reveals additional gold color throughout. Star center points are defined, while the eagle's left claw is softly impressed. A few lines are evident in the right obverse field. WB-2, with the top of an 8 evident in the dentils. The NGC price guide value in MS62 is $1,200. Housed in a NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder.
	1844-O Doubled Date	EF45	NGC 2562207004	FS-301	Original	$4000	Popular Doubled Date, Original, Sunset Collection. The 1844-O Doubled Date is one of the most popular verities in the Seated half series, with a plainly doubled date repunched to the south. The coiner initially placed the date far too high within the exergue and was forced to reposition and try again. The blundered date is readily apparent, and there is no need for a 16x loupe to reveal some subtle detail. This piece exhibits silver-gray shading with burnt tan at the lower rims, in addition to an aqua splash at the base of Liberty. The residual luster is partially mirrored. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert. NGC has certified 21 pieces in all grades, with nine higher, all at the AU level.
	1844-O Doubled Date	VF35	PCGS 34010264	WB-22 WB-103	Original	$2750	Popular Doubled Date, Light Gray Surfaces, Newtown Collection. One of the more spectacular errors in all of U.S. coinage, the 1844-O double date exhibits a bold repunched date well north of the usual placement. This attractive specimen is toned a uniform light gray with darker shades at the peripheries. New Orleans Seated coins come with a variety of striking characteristics, and this piece is typical with some softness on the left leg. Fields are moderately reflective which is typical of the issue. An important offering from the Newtown Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1845-O	AU55	PCGS 46128659	WB-10 R4	Original	$895	New June 1! Brilliant Reflectance, Partially Mirrored Fields, Complete Strike, Palos Verdes Collection. One pass under a bright light while promptly showcase the partial mirrored fields for the 1845-O WB-10 half. The sharply reflectance surfaces are readily apparent in the images given the dark fields with a hint of cameo effects on the obverse. Not seen in the images is light copper gold toning that is more prevalent on the lower obverse and reverse. Strike is complete with deeply impressed motifs. As with all larger silver pieces with mirrored fields, blemishes are amplified as is the case here. Overall, a satisfying example that is fairly priced. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1846 Tall Date	EF45	PCGS 40148776	Unlisted	Choice	$475	New May 10! Tall Date, Steely Fields, Choice Surfaces, Mottled Golden Toning. This is a well preserved and attractive 1846 Tall Date half that would fit nicely into an EF centric collection. Fields present a steely texture along with residual reflectance and hints of aquamarine under angled lighting. Golden shades are predominate on the right obverse, and to a lesser extent, on the right reverse. The strike is near complete with bold scrolls edges at the certified grade. Overall, a choice example that could warrant a trip to Far Hills, NJ. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1846 Tall Date	MS63	PCGS 90031970	WB-14	Choice	$2650	Tall Date, Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Lightly mirrored surfaces reveal deep purple-rose color under a light, and the eye appeal is exceptional. Faint surface chatter, consistent with the technical grade, is evident upon close inspection. The 1846 Tall Date is a Guide Book-listed variety and easily attributable, with the date filling most of the vertical space between the rock and rim. This example is sharply hammered with pinpoint detail throughout. WB-14, without die crumbling, indicating a late die state per the Bugert reference. The CAC population is 54 pieces across all grades, with nine examples finer. The CAC price guide is $3,000 in MS63 and jumps to $6,750 in MS64. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder.
	1846-O Medium Date	AU58	PCGS 33273462	WB-12 R3	Original	$1250	Medium Date, Repunched 6, Original Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Scarce Grade That Deserves Attention. . Consignor Price Reduction. 1846 New Orleans strikes, whether the Medium or Tall Date varieties, become quite scarce in AU and rare in Mint State grades. The Medium Date variety is the more available of the two but still deserves respect. A quick check of PCGS population report indicates only eleven example certified at AU58 grade level and a combined total of thirteen in MS62 through MS64 with none higher. This lovely example offers semi transparent gray-rose patina with steely reflective luster. Strike is nearly complete with a few stars lacking fully connected centrils and some weakness on the lower eagle left leg and arrow feathers. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder and ready for inclusion in an advanced Liberty Seated half dollar date and mintmark set. From the Twin Lakes Collecton.
	1847-O	EF40	PCGS 22031825		Original	$275	Light Gray Patina, Steely Residual Luster, Near-Choice Original, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder. Full description will be added if not sold at the Spring 2023 Whitman Baltimore. This piece is immediately available via price list.
	1848-O	VF30	PCGS 21799390	WB-13	Choice	$200	Natural Coin Gray Patina, Choice Overall, New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder. Full description will be added if not sold at the Spring 2023 Whitman Baltimore. This piece is immediately available via price list.
	1849	MS63	NGC 667206010	WB-13	Choice	$2000	Repunched 184, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Choice Original, Sunset Collection. Protected areas host russet patina while the high points retain original silver color, all surrounded by more deeply shaded rims. Original Mint bloom is frosty and exhibits luster consistent with the technical grade. WB-13, with a downward sloping date and a tine to the left of the serif of 1. The strike is typical, with soft stars and weakness beneath the reverse shield. Some surface chatter is evident in the right obverse field. Housed in an NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) holder. NGC has certified 12 pieces higher, all in MS64 and MS65.
	1849 Dramatically Doubled Date	VG10	PCGS 19693958	WB-16	Choice	$1600	Dramatically Doubled Date, Natural Coin Gray, Choice at Grade, Newtown Collection. WB-102 MPD-1, R.6 in all grades. The date is repunched east, with bold remnants of bases of the early date punch. A misplaced 9 also protrudes from the bottom of Liberty's rock. A choice example with natural coin gray patina that is a tad darker on the obverse. Fields are well preserved and surprisingly unblemished considering the time in circulation. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with PCGS 30th Anniversary old green label.
	1849-O	MS61	PCGS 83977936	WB-10	Choice	$1750	New May 26! Challenging In Mint State, Rusted Obverse Die, Choice Original, Newtown Collection. A crusty original Mint State example of the challenging 1849 New Orleans date that is conservatively graded. Advanced collectors of the Liberty Seated half dollar series should pay special attention to this offering. A no question uncirculated example with natural surfaces and reflective golden luster under a bright light. The obverse is rusted consistent with the WB-10 variety diagnostics. Die rust is seen within upper and lower gown folds and within the spaces between vertical shield lines. Strike is crisply executed with bold head details and hair curls while all stars have connected center points. Toning is thick and crusty with ebony coloring at the date and within the lower right field area. There are no blemishes worthy of mention. Reverse toning is more transparent than on the obverse. Adding a light source exposes reflection gold-rose fields that nicely contrast with the bold eagle. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. A lovely duplicate from the Newtown Collection.
	1850	MS64	PCGS 33841350	WB-2	Choice	$5500	Rare Philadelphia Date, Frosty Luster, Choice Original, Sunset Collection. Brilliant, frosty luster reveals a pleasing mélange of color on both sides, with scattered shades of olive and blue-green splashed atop an underlying palette of silver-rose. The reverse shading is deeper, with aqua rims surrounding more intense gray hue throughout. Scattered marks are more consistent with the MS63 grade, with the 64 likely awarded by PCGS for overall eye appeal. This is a much better date among Philadelphia Seated halves, with 227,000 pieces coined. Stars are sharply struck, while the eagle’s claws to the left blend together. WB-2, with a strong die clash in the reverse shield, and the last digit in the date repunched. The PCGS population is seven examples in MS64, with three pieces higher in all grades combined. This is a most attractive example of a challenging issue, and sure to please the new owner. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.
	1851	AU50	PCGS 26808902	WB-3	Choice	HOLD $3000	New June 1! Repunched Date, Heavy Strike Doubling, Steely Fields, Pleasing Reflectance, Choice Surfaces, Palos Verdes Collection. Liberty Seated half dollar die variety fans should take immediate note of this 1851 WB-3 offering from the Palos Verdes Collection. This example offers heavy strike doubling across the bottom of the stars and at the top loop of the 8 digit and below the flag of the 5 digit along. There is an extra punch between the 5 and 1 digits as published by Bugert. This example is quite choice with steely fields and sharp reflectance when placed under a light source. Peripheral copper-gold nicely frames the light gray centers. Strike is complete with the WB-4 horizontal die lines in the reverse shield being quite apparent. CAC has approved only 19 in all grades with only 10 finer. This is the lone approved AU50 and a compelling opportunity. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval.
	1851	AU55	PCGS 80609010	WB-5	Choice	$3300	Repunched 18, Choice Original, Seated Appalachian Collection.. Emerging gold discoveries in the late 1840s drove up the relative value of silver, and many of the half dollars of this year were no doubt melted near the time of issue. Along with the 1873 No Arrows Open 3 and the 1847/6 issues, the 1851 half is among the key Philadelphia coins in the Seated series. This lustrous example reveals aqua patina around the stars, surrounding swirls of russet color within the figure of Liberty. The reverse is less toned, with a thin reddish-copper band at the rim. The strike is well impressed, with most of the claws cleanly delineated. WB-5, with 18(51) repunched and diagonal die lines above UNITED. Ex. Seal Beach. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1851-O	MS64	NGC 1705301001	WB-4	Choice	$4100	Near-Gem Original, Oregon Beaver Collection. Silver and gray surfaces host charcoal splashes throughout the stars and legend, while a few traces of russet color surround the eagle. Luster is steely and reflective. The strike is sharply impressed with strongly delineated detail beneath the reverse shield, the perpetual problem area in the Seated half series. The overall eye appeal is strong, close to GFRC-Gem level. WB-4, with the date punched high and the mintmark placed under the arrow feather. This is a lower mintage issue, with just five known die marriages. The NGC population is five pieces in MS64 with six pieces in all higher grades. Housed in a NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) standard ring insert holder.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	EF40	PCGS 60203908		Choice	$415	Arrows & Rays, Crusty Coin Gray, Choice Surface, Quito Collection. A thoroughly original 1853 A&R half with thick crusty coin gray patina. Accurately graded with essentially unabraded surfaces. The reverse has "dirt" in the protected areas that further validates the originality. Housed in scarce PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval.
	1854-O	MS65	PCGS 35142422		Gem	$5250	New April 15! Gorgeous Steely-Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Hammered Strike. 1854 New Orleans struck Seated halves are well know for exhibiting a double strike outline or "halo" like features at the stars and date punch. This newly consigned example is so representative of the date with its brilliant frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels. The strike is absolutely hammered with every minute device detail fully struck. The mottled gray toning is much lighted in hand than on GFRC images. A thoroughly satisfying example that deserve a home in an advanced collector. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1855-O	MS61	NGC 402303007		Choice	$1050	Ideal Type Coin, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Light Yellow Gold Toning, CAC Approval. If in the market for an eye appealing With Arrows Seated half, this 1855-O lot warrants carefully consideration. Ample frosty luster underlies light gold toning, and the cartwheel is more evident than suggested by the images. Granular mint bloom covers both sides with the surfaces radiating substantial luster when placed under angled lighting. A peripheral rose and blue arc on the left obverse enhanced the overall presentation. Strike is typical for the issue with haloed stars on the upper obverse. The certified grade results from faint hairlines in the right obverse field though the eye appeal is of a higher grade. Housed in NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) holder with CAC approval.
	1855-O With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 42415932		Original	$295	Crusty Olive-Gray Patina, Steely Fields, Accurately Graded, Oregon Beaver Collection. In-hand inspection of this 1855-O Seated half readily notes olive-gray toning with deep green shades on the reverse. Steely fields appear when placed under angled lighting. A few circulation micro-ticks precludes a higher quality rating. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2022) holder.
	1855-O With Arrows	VF30	PCGS 34387737	WB-1	Original	$300	O/Horizontal O, Crusty Rose-Gray Skin, Near-Choice, Newtown Collection. A cool Liberty Seated half dollar variety with the first mintmark improperly punched in the horizontal direction. The first mintmark is seen at the top of the final punch. This example is accurately grade while the surfaces are overlaid with a thick rose gray-skin. Fields have a few ticks that are ancient and fully toned. Another variety offering from the Newtown Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1855-S	F15	PCGS 3344101001	WB-1 R5	Choice	$2150	New May 7! Choice Original, Mountain View Collection.. Liberty Seated half dollar collectors should take heed of this important Mountain View Collection release. 1855 brought the first half dollar production at the west coast mint to help fuel expanding commerce. Most survivors, from a mintage of 129,950, will be found with one issue or another. This CAC approved example is toned a moderate coin gray with darker shades at the peripheries. Surfaces are unabraded though there is a single rim bruise to the left of the date. CAC population stands at 17 with the next best being a VF25 before rapid pricing escalation. A noteworthy opportunity for those collecting circulated halves. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1855-S With Arrows	F15	ANACS OWH 355238	WB-4	Choice	$1750	Near-Gem Original, Seated Appalachian Collection.. Few San Francisco pieces were produced in the inaugural year of the Mint, and the 1855-S issue is highly desirable even in lower grades. While all early San Francisco pieces are scarce, the 1855-S boasts the lowest production quantity of the group. This example exhibits a coin gray obverse that contrasts with deeper color in the recessed areas. The reverse is more intensely shaded, with electric blue patina filling the protected portions of the design. The overall eye appeal is strong, and the GFRC near-Gem rating is easily merited. WB-4, with a downward sloping date and die lump above the obverse shield. Housed in ANACS old white holder.