Lot 363
1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A magnificent gem example with surfaces that are only surpassed by the more stunning toning on both sides! This coin is simply alive with the fire of mint luster which dances beneath the artist's palette of blues, golds and greens on both sides. Mostly blue on the obverse, while the reverse sports an incredible array of blue, gold and red with some white near the center on the eagle. A coin which anyone can appreciate for its peacock like display, but few could ever hope to acquire such a gem. In top grades like this, it doesn't really matter than this is a scarce die variety, but that just adds more icing on the cake. NGC has graded only 3 examples of this date as such, with none graded higher. One of the highlights of this sale, and we anticipate active bidding when it crosses the block.
Estimated Value $16,000-UP.
From the Chapman's sale of the Wilson collection in 1907.
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