Lot 3507
1853 Round Half Dollar. Arms of California. BG-435, Rarity-5. PCGS graded MS-63. One of the most famous and desirable of the California Gold types, this is the only appearance of either the obverse or the reverse dies. The obverse features the Arms of California (minus "Eureka"); the reverse features a Humbert style reverse seen on some of the $20 gold coins and $50 "Slugs" of the early 1850's issued by the United States Assay Office of Gold. The example offered here is golden yellow, with some steel blue iridescence around much of the obverse. The high points lack some details, but the luster is unbroken and there are no changes in the color on the highest points (sure indicators of wear). This piece compares favorably to the slightly-better-struck Jay Roe example, which coincidentally happened to be of the same exact grade. The PCGS Population holds steady with 16 in MS-63, 6 in MS-64, 3 in MS-65, and 1 in MS-66. Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000
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