Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 50C 1853O Seated 50C 1853-O
Arrows & Rays 		AU55 PCGS
83670206 		WB-21
 Choice SOLD
$1600 		Arrows & Rays Type, Golden Patina, Choice Surfaces, Newtown Collection. One of the most popular coins in the U.S. type series, the Arrows and Rays half dollar highlighted the revised standards mandated by the Coinage Act of 1853. This piece has glowing frosty luster for the grade with active cartwheels. Consistent shades of goldwith hints of rose are evident on both sides. This example is well-struck with all star centers present and complete eagle detail. The halos surrounding the obverse stars are characteristic for 1853-O halves, and per Bill Bugert were likely imparted during the creation of a temporary master die. The WB-21 die variety is easily attributed by a long horizontol obverse die crack from drapery to rim between stars 11 and 12. A superior example for an advanced collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. December 1969