1842. Medium date. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice old time toning of antique silver gray with deeper russet accents around the peripheral devices. Well struck with sharp definition throughout. It is noteworthy that the surfaces are of fantastic quality, no signs of handling or distracting marks are seen. Here in 1842 the delicate thin date punch of the prior years has been updated and the digits are now thicker, similar with the reverse legends, with taller and thicker letters. These larger letter and date punches gave these coins increased protection from years in circulation, but as seen here, also caused the dies to crack connecting the letters of HALF DOLLAR as often seen from this point on for this series. Pop 3; 1 finer in 66. (PCGS # 6239) <DOTLEADER> Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500
