Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 50C 1865S Seated 50C 1865-S
AU55 NGC
4703790006
WB-7c
Choice $1630 New February 5! Scarce Date and Grade, Orange-Brown Patina, Shattered Revers, Fully Choice, Former Sooner Collection. The 1865-S Seated half is a better date in most grades, but it is particularly scarce in AU and rare in Mint State. The return of this former Sooner Collection AU55 example is noteworthy. Brownish-orange coloration is accentuated by lightly frosted surfaces. Wear is limited to the highest points. The reverse die has shattered with a shelf metal appearing below (HA)LF along with extensive die cracking throughout the legend. Bill Bugert has characterized these progressive die cracks into four separate die states. The Sooner example is a full (c) die state with claims to (d) due to the shelf metal at the denomination. Once again, an important GFRC offering. Housed in new large font NGC holder.