Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 50C 1842 Seated 50C 1842
Medium Date 		AU58
 PCGS
27573678 		WB-8
 Choice SOLD
$1650 		Choice Original, Twin Lakes Collection.. A pleasing silver skin blankets both sides of this early date Seated half, a clearly original piece without the washed out look typically seen on lesser examples. Luster is frosty white, with moderate cartwheel effect when rotated. Minimal, light crust is evident in the protected areas, including both shields and the stars. Scattered ticks are consistent with the technical grade. Well-struck, with only a few claw joints blending together. WB-8 with a die line in the obverse shield, while light reverse die cracks in the legend indicate an early die state. The medium date is denoted by the serif in the 4 (this is also true for New Orleans strikes of this year). CAC has certified 61 pieces in all grades, with 18 at the Mint State level. This piece represents a lot of coin for the money, featuring a classic 19th century design and a high degree of originality. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2013) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Cumberland County Collection, via GFRC Online Auctions. The label captures the WB-8 attribution. December 1969