Heart of Ohio Early Half Dollars
1828 Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
HALF DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST, LETTERED EDGE |
| Item Description: |
50C 1828 SM 8 SQ 2 LG LET O-115 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 66 |
| Owner: |
Heartland Collection |
Owner Comments:
O.115 R2. Eliasberg. Lovely original tan and pewter surfaces with shimmering cartwheel luster. Described by the Eliasberg cataloger as," Sharp and well centered. Lustrous grayish brown with faint splashes of gold toning, particularly on the reverse. Choice surfaces overall. Another splendid coin. Die notes: Perfect obverse. The reverse has light peripheral die cracks through the tops and bottoms of various letters." Prior Auction by Bowers and Merena of "The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection" Session Two on April 7, 1997, Lot 1842. Crossed from an NGC MS66 holder to PCGS. Obtained by private treaty with Michael Contursi at Rare Coin Wholesalers on July 26, 2013.