Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 50C 1861O Seated 50C 1861-O
Louisiana Issue 		AU58
 PCGS
42494082 		W-5
 Gem SOLD
$12129 		Very Scarce Louisiana Issue, Gem Original.. This Louisiana W-5 die pairing example is highly desirable for two reasons. First is the GFRC-Gem quality rating as the bright light eye appeal is truly compelling. Second is the scarcity of the die marriage as reported by Wiley and Bugert along with my own assessment via the Sales Archive with only three pieces handled since 2014. This is a marvelous example with steely fields and crusty toning on the obverse while the reverse is much more transparent to the underlying luster. When viewed under a bright light, the spinning reverse cartwheels are enticing as is the rose and aquamarine coloration. The PCGS attribution is accurate with a bold arcing die crack through the base along with two small diagonal lines in the upper right shield being easily seen with a 10x. Yes, the images leave much to be desired as this lot proved difficult to photograph. Please rest assured that the Gem rating is warranted and the winning bidder will be more than satisfied upon the lot's arrival. The CAC census currently stands at 47 with 5 in the AU58 grade. The CDN CAC guide is $1,620 for reference. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the die variety attribution as W-05 LA Issue. December 1969