Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 50C 1845O Seated 50C 1845-O
 MS66
 PCGS
83575428 		WB-1
 Gem SOLD
$24000 		Gem Original, Finest PCGS & CAC, Newtown Collection.. "Finest known" is the ultimate qualifier when describing a coin, and this piece reigns supreme as the sole, highest-graded example in both the PCGS and CAC population reports. The abundant luster is fully consistent with the lofty technical grade, and the strike is absolutely hammered, with needle-sharp detail in the perpetually pesky area beneath the reverse shield. Slightly reflective surfaces exhibit rose and gray toning, with bits of deep olive color scattered about both sides, more so on the obverse. WB-1, with repunching in the date and low-placed mintmark. The Gardner piece was an MS65, while the Hansen collection currently holds an MS64+ example. The opportunity to best both of these collectors is rare, and will not come at a bargain price, but quality of this caliber never does. Ex. GFRC (March 2022), at $24,000, previously from Regency Auction 45 (Legend, May 2021), lot 47, at $19,975. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6249. December 1969