Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1853 Half Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-302, Low Rarity 4. "Peacock". PCGS graded MS-62. This is the so-called "Peacock" reverse, although an eagle is actually depicted. The bird's tail extends beneath the arrows, and the lines above and behind the bird are glory rays. An important Period One type, and a highly desirable one the series. This is a deep reddish-gold example with typical minor laminations in the reverse field. Pop 22; 42 finer, 27 in 63, 1 in 63+, 12 in 64, 2 in 65. (PCGS # 10422) .
Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,500.