Lot 940
1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65 O-115. The surfaces have a lovely "antique gray" metallic quality to them from the overlay of natural toning on top of smooth, mark-free luster. The fields are satiny smooth. Devices the same, and gorgeous, suggestive of an even higher Condition Census grade! No need to worry about an unsuccessful strike left by the rebound of the dies that coined this, either, since even a cursory examination of the coin reveals nice clarity of detail, including the centers and most stars.
On this Rarity-3 variety, the date is evenly spaced and of medium width, with the 5 tipped sharply to the left and sharp points on the curl and serif at 2. The 1 shows recutting by the small sharp bar just to the right of the base, but not connected. Pop 2: None finer at NGC.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500.
Ex: Eliasberg Collection.
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