1861-O 50C XF45 NGC. CAC. WB-104. Speared olive bud, a Confederate die pair. Light wear is noted mainly on the high points. Slate-blue and steel tones drape the luminous fields. An old pinscratch appears to the right of Liberty's legs. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $616.88 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1861-O 50C XF40 NGC. CAC. WB-104. Speared olive bud, a Confederate die pair. Luminous beneath a veil of blue and gold-gray patina that shows a few deeper dots. Two shallow pinscratches are noted in the right obverse field. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $440.63 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1861-O 50C XF40 NGC. CAC. WB-104. Speared olive bud, a Confederate die pair. Luminous beneath a veil of blue and gold-gray patina that shows a few deeper dots. Two shallow pinscratches are noted in the right obverse field. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $440.63 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1861 50C AU53 NGC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Broadly lustrous with a mix of peach and plum toning overall. Shiny silver spots are noted at the worn high points. 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 @ $1.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $352.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1861 50C AU53 NGC. WB-101. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Broadly lustrous with a mix of peach and plum toning overall. Shiny silver spots are noted at the worn high points. 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 @ $1.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $352.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1860-O 50C AU58 NGC. CAC. WB-104. This reverse die is colorfully named "Eagle Laying Egg" because the mintmark was punched adjacent to the lower stem and tailfeather of the eagle. The 1860-O half dollar issue was the last Seated half production strictly under federal authority. The 1861-O was produced by the U.S. government, Louisiana after secession, and Louisiana as part of the CSA. New Orleans would make no more half dollars until the Barbers of 1892. Gold, red, and yellow hues are predominant on both sides of this attractive near-Mint example. Scattered splashes of green and blue appear on the reverse near portions of the rim. Adding to the eye appeal, the design elements retain a pleasing level of detail. A few hair-thin marks appear on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,351.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1860-O 50C AU58 NGC. CAC. WB-104. This reverse die is colorfully named "Eagle Laying Egg" because the mintmark was punched adjacent to the lower stem and tailfeather of the eagle. The 1860-O half dollar issue was the last Seated half production strictly under federal authority. The 1861-O was produced by the U.S. government, Louisiana after secession, and Louisiana as part of the CSA. New Orleans would make no more half dollars until the Barbers of 1892. Gold, red, and yellow hues are predominant on both sides of this attractive near-Mint example. Scattered splashes of green and blue appear on the reverse near portions of the rim. Adding to the eye appeal, the design elements retain a pleasing level of detail. A few hair-thin marks appear on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,351.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1860-O 50C AU55 NGC. WB-105. Tail Hub 2, recut mintmark at upper left interior. Areas of gleaming silver-blue, small on the obverse and broader on the reverse, punctuate areas of deep blue-violet toning. Small wear spots appear on the obverse high points. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $426.53 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1860-O 50C AU55 NGC. WB-105. Tail Hub 2, recut mintmark at upper left interior. Areas of gleaming silver-blue, small on the obverse and broader on the reverse, punctuate areas of deep blue-violet toning. Small wear spots appear on the obverse high points. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $426.53 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1859-O 50C AU55 NGC. WB-101. Deep blue-violet and rose toning covers much of each side. Lighter silver-gray areas are visible at the worn high points of the obverse and the lower reverse. Census: 25 in 55, 69 finer (9/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
