Showcased
in lot 2095 of our August 2017 ANA
World’s Fair of Money Rarities Night Session is an incredible 1819 Capped Bust
half dollar that exhibits exceptional preservation and beautiful patina. This
stunning Gem should be viewed to be truly appreciated as each side features
satiny, cartwheel luster. The surfaces serve as a pristine canvas for rainbow
iridescence that is most vibrant across the upper obverse, framing Liberty’s
portrait in pastel hues. The strike is impressively sharp despite a late die
state, with precise and frosted intricacies to the focal elements throughout.
The cracks on the reverse have progressed considerably in this state, with the
usual breaks through the denomination, UNITED, and an additional crack
protruding down from the border above the T in STATES.
The
offered half dollar is undoubtedly the finest survivor from the Overton-108
dies, ranking even finer than the Pogue specimen that was certified MS-64+
(PCGS) in our sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part II in September 2015.
Additionally, this piece is among the top examples of the overall 1819 issue,
irrespective of die marriage. NGC shows just a single coin certified finer in
MS-66, while the PCGS Population Report shows one coin in MS-65+ and one in
MS-66. The present lot is a magnificent representative of the 1819 Capped Bust
half dollar and is certainly an exciting opportunity for specialists and type
collectors.
This
piece will be featured in lot 2095 Rarities Night in our
August 2017 ANA auction, accompanying such astounding rarities as the Lord St.
Oswald-Norweb 1794 Flowing Hair dollar and the 1853-O No Arrows Liberty Seated
half dollar from the Garrett Collection. Contact us today at 1-800-458-4646 or
email info@StacksBowers.com to secure your copy of this exciting catalog!
