Lot 1015
1859-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-68. This spectacular coin came from the Eliasberg sale in April 1997. It is snowy white in color, and very frosty on the devices. The strike is sharp, with most of the stars showing all but the finest lines at the centers. Although 566,000 were coined, most were spent or lost during the Civil War, and very few have been found in mint state condition. This coin is the finest graded by NGC, and we note a similar MS-68 graded at PCGS, which in all probability is the "large S" example that was also offered in the Eliasberg sale. Quality such as this must be seen to be believed, and we recommend a few moments spent with this lot to all bidders who can view the sale.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
From John G. Mills collection, S.H. and H. Chapman, April 27-29, 1904; J. M. Clapp; John M. Clapp estate, 1942; to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Bowers and Merena Galleries, April 1997, lot 1980.
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| Realized $52,900 |
