Lot 377
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. MS-63. Dusky steel gray toning over bright luster in the fields. Sharply struck by the dies on this very early issue from the New Orleans Branch Mint. Apparently the equipment was new, and the steam coining press produced coins that boast full stars and curls, as well as sharp details on the reverse eagle. In fact, the dies had worked so hard, that several peripheral cracks can be seen on each die, and most examples of this date have these cracks. The surfaces have some hidden hairlines and we note a very minor pin scratch swirling around in the curls above Liberty's temple. Always a popular date with collectors for the unusual obverse mintmark and short-lived type coin.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
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| Realized $5,463 |
