Photo | Denom | Date | Grade | TPG | Variety | GFRC Rating | Price | Description | Buy |
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Seated 50C | 1861-O CSA Obverse |
MS60 | PCGS 21562915 |
W-11 |
Choice | $12000 |
CSA Obverse, Late Die State, Choice Original.. Consignor Pricing Reduction - Our consignor could not have selected a more attractive example to fill in the late die state W-11 slot in his comprehensive 1861-O die pairing collection. The die crack from the rim to Liberty's nose is bold and proceeds down to the lower neck. Granular frosted luster is notable under a bright light with the obverse nicely framed by peripheral copper-gold and aquamarine shades. Strike is typical of the issue with weakness in the right stars. The certified MS60 grade is atypical for Seated coinage in the current numismatic landscape. A 10x review of the surfaces revealed a few scattered ticks on Liberty's belly and random micro lines in the fields. These are of no viewing consequence as the luster and obverse toning is predominant. Your cataloger has seen his share of later die state CSA Obverse examples during his tenure with most having one surface issue or another. This is certainly a premium example that belongs in another advanced cabinet. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder. The label documents the die variety attribution as CSA Obverse FS-401 WB-102. | December 1969 |