H.10 1797 15 STARS PCGS MS64

$45,000.00

We purchased this coin from our Regency 18 Sale in October. This coin captivated us when it was consigned. We thought the price was really cheap-so we stepped up and bought it. Remember, Legend Numismatics is one of the biggest buyers of better coins in ALL auctions held. Here is the description from our sale: Ex Lionel Collection. The cataloger of this coin cannot put it down! It is just an absolutely stunning example of this popular early half dime, and is well within the Condition Census for the variety. Brilliant mint luster swirls along the fields of both the obverse and reverse. A rich golden-champagne-amber iridescent toning graces the obverse while the reverse is a more subdued dove/silver patina. The obverse was crisply struck, leaving only the slightest weakness at the dead center. The reverse, likewise has light Mint made weakness in strike on the eagle’s head and breast, but the wing feathers are well defined, as are the details on the wreath. The surface quality is exceptional, even using a strong loupe we are hard pressed to find any flaw to describe. PCGS 4, NGC 1, CAC 2. This coin was last sold in a small auction in October 2010. Since that time the Eliasberg coin, the other PCGS/CAC 64 sold in June 2014 as part of the Gene Gardner Collection, for $70,500 and then again in July 2016 for $47,000 (this second time around as a 64+). That coin, although graded a half grade finer, displays a toning that is not as even or attractive as the color on this near-GEM jewel. In 2010, this coin realized $32,200, but it was not CAC approved at the time. Now, with CAC approval, this coin should realize more! The current PCGS Price Guide suggests a value of $52,000. Early type is still immensely popular among specialist collectors, especially coins that are among the finest of their issue. If that area of numismatics is your bailiwick, get a good look at this jewel and be prepared to battle it out to add this AMAZING coin to your cabinet! We assure you, you will NOT be able to find another 1797 MS64 as fresh or as nice as this piece for this kind of price!

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