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“1868” (1881-1883) Octagonal 50¢. BG-961. Rarity-7. MS-63 PL NGC.

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“1868” (1881-1883) Octagonal 50¢. BG-961. Rarity-7. MS-63 PL NGC.
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“1868” (1881-1883) Octagonal 50¢. BG-961. Rarity-7. MS-63 PL NGC. This enticing bright yellow-gold Indian Head octagonal 50-cents is boldly prooflike in appearance with heartily frosted motifs, deeply mirrored fields, and wisps of olive iridescence. The aesthetics go well above and beyond the rigors of the assigned grade in our eyes. Here is a special coin that is looking for a new home, one that offers immense eye appeal, bold cameo contrast, and a high rarity factor. Watch the bidding on this one!
Maker: Christoph Ferdinand Mohrig, San Francisco.
Edge: Plain.
Die Alignment: 180 degrees or coin turn.
Die State: I, “before the reworking of 1881 (reverse of BG-956).”
NGC Census: 2; 1 finer (MS-63).
From the Frank McCarthy Collection.