Lot 1209
1814/3. . O-101a late state. NGC graded MS-65 PQ CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Holder. Lovely blue toning on both sides. The 1814/3 Capped Bust half dollar prides itself as having one of the strongest overdates in the entire series with the top of the 3 seen just below the point of the 4. The late state, designated as Overton-101a, has clash marks and die cracks on both sides. The obverse is cracked through the base of the date, with a second crack beginning below the bust and curving up through every star on the left, across the cap, and back down through every star on the right. The encircling die crack is unusual, as it is actually a single die crack. Most peripheral die cracks are actually a series of cracks joining the various elements. The reverse has a crack from the border below the left wing tip, through or below all letters in UNITED and STA.
This elusive Gem is undoubtedly near the top Condition Census ranks for 1814/3 half dollars. It is one of only 3 in its class, with a single MS66 surpassing it.
Fully lustrous steel to blue-grayish with golden accents, and the brilliant underlying mint frost shines through. The coin has outstanding aesthetic appeal. A bold and well centered strike permits most of the border dentils to show, and sharp design definition, including excellent hair details, complete stars, and strong feathers. A remarkable example that will draw the connoisseur's attention. The finest we have ever handled. Pop 3; 1 finer in 66.
Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000.
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