Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 50C 1857O Seated 50C 1857-O
 MS64 PCGS
25551760 		WB-3
 Choice $5900 Highest Certified Grade, Crusty Golden-Brown Patina, Steely Fields, Bright Light Reflectance, New Orleans Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. The Liberty Seated half dollar series is full of surprises even for this seasoned GFRC dealer. The 1857 New Orleans date is very scarce in Mint State with this offered example being at the highest grade level certified by PCGS. Yes, there are none finer! This marvelous example is fully struck with high relief motifs including intricately detailed eagle talons and arrow feathers. A crusty golden brown skin covers the obverse while the reverse includes aquamarine-blue hues. Under a bright light, the obverse fields exhibits a steely texture with reflective luster being noted. The reverse finish falls in the steely-frosted realm. Surfaces are essentially unabraded when inspected with a 10x. A super release from the New Orleans Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.