Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 50C 1857 Seated 50C 1857
MS64
PCGS
25311427
WB-5
Choice $2500 New January 28! Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Following the Coinage Act of 1853, silver flowed freely from the Mint, and production of Philadelphia half dollars in this year reached nearly two million pieces. Bill Bugert has identified 16 die marriages for this issue, which presents an intriguing objective for those so inclined – can you find them all? Both sides of the present No Motto piece exhibit medium smoky grey color, with a few deeper shades in the protected areas. Strike is typical, with a couple soft stars and weakness in the eagle’s left leg. WB-5, with a downward sloping date. CAC has approved 45 coins total, including five pieces in MS64 and just two examples higher, both in MS65. Ex. Heritage (April 2024, lot 54106), realized $2,340. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6290.