Lot 281
1827. Curl base 2. Overton-147. Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-65. This coin is believed to be the finest known of this scarce variety and hence is destined for an advanced Overton variety collection. The surfaces are splendid, with nary any signs of handling atop the lustrous fields and frosted devices. The strike is sharp enough to bring up the curls cascading down Liberty's back onto her shoulders, as well as her fetching dress shows sharp folds. The eagle too is sharp, and although the stars, date and some lettering drawn toward the rim, this is quite typical of this die paring and many others seen. As coinage continued, these dies often show this type of wear and tear, with devices stretched toward the rim as the planchet slightly expanded during the force of the strike and without a closed collar to halt this force of nature. A closed collar could not be used while these were being struck as the collar lettering (which was imparted by an edge lettering die before the coins were struck) would be crushed or distorted by the striking of the coin. Clearly, this is an important offering for the specialist of the Capped Bust half dollar variety series. Lovely antique gold toning on both sides. Pop 2; tied for the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 39750) Estimated Value $13,000 - UP
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