1814/3 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-2. MS-64 (NGC).The subtle golden shimmer at the centers is framed by intense bands of blue, olive, and magenta iridescence at the borders. Sharply struck despite the late state of the dies, leaving the overdate feature and the diagnostic cracks incredibly bold. The surfaces glow with satiny luster and remain nicely undisturbed by handling. An important Red Book </em>type and a significant condition rarity, the 1814/3 O-101 dies are perpetually sought-after by collectors. Most commonly encountered in the late O-101a state as offered here, any Mint State example is a significant offering. This piece ranks just a negligible "+" short of the incredible MS-64+ (PCGS) Pogue specimen sold in our September 2015 sale. It sits comfortable in the lower ranks of the Condition Census and pedigree to the Green and Newman Collections surely draw considerable interest. Only a single coin has been graded finer by NGC, making it an ideal candidate for a advanced and specialized collection.PCGS# 39488. NGC ID: 24F4.From the Richard Jewell Collection. Earlier ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; Heritages sale of November 2013, lot 33552.
