1949-S 50C MS65 NGC. Cartwheel luster provides this Gem with a strong degree of visual appeal. The centers on both sides are largely brilliant, with the outer edges revealing tiny freckles of toning in shades of olive-green, golden-brown, and red-orange. Scattered abrasions, primarily consisting of reed marks, pose limited distraction, if any. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $199.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. CAC. Rich frosty luster is an attribute of this near-Gem example with Full Bell Lines. Faint toning appears. Small, scattered abrasions are present, but do not detract from the overall eye appeal this piece possesses. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $94.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. CAC. Rich frosty luster is an attribute of this near-Gem example with Full Bell Lines. Faint toning appears. Small, scattered abrasions are present, but do not detract from the overall eye appeal this piece possesses. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $94.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. Shimmering luster provides this Gem with attractive eye appeal. Scattered toning is present on both sides, primarily at the outer edges, and includes several shades of green and light brown. Scattered minor marks are present, but are not distracting. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $199.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. Shimmering luster provides this Gem with attractive eye appeal. Scattered toning is present on both sides, primarily at the outer edges, and includes several shades of green and light brown. Scattered minor marks are present, but are not distracting. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $199.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1948-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. CAC. Both sides of this Gem reveal light toning, with the colors more prevalent on the reverse. Hues of red, orange, yellow, and gold are present, with the reverse revealing small streaks of green-brown color. Minor scattered marks likely held this piece from a higher grade, though none of the marks is worthy of individual mention. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1948-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. CAC. Both sides of this Gem reveal light toning, with the colors more prevalent on the reverse. Hues of red, orange, yellow, and gold are present, with the reverse revealing small streaks of green-brown color. Minor scattered marks likely held this piece from a higher grade, though none of the marks is worthy of individual mention. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. Full Bell Lines examples from Philadelphia for this first year of issue are prohibitively scarce above the MS66 level, with NGC having awarded the MS67 grade to only six examples and only one having achieved a grade of MS68 (9/13). This Premium Gem example displays booming luster and scattered areas of light toning. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $317.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1942 50C PR66 NGC. CAC. The 1942 proof half is a logical choice for the type collector. It has the largest mintage in the seven-date series, although only 21,120 pieces were minted. Proof coinage was suspended after 1942, due to World War II. This Premium Gem example exhibits a sharp strike and rich luster. Light scattered toning includes shades of russet, olive-green, red, and teal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $514.65 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. Full Bell Lines examples from Philadelphia for this first year of issue are prohibitively scarce above the MS66 level, with NGC having awarded the MS67 grade to only six examples and only one having achieved a grade of MS68 (9/13). This Premium Gem example displays booming luster and scattered areas of light toning. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $317.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
