1832 O-120A R.4 NGC AU(58) DETAILS ~ RARE DIE VARIETY!

1832 O-120A R.4 NGC AU(58) DETIALS 50C ~ Slider UNC & Rare, Unlisted Die State! (bx236)

A normal O-120A is considered a rare, R.4 die variety (76 to 200 known in any grade), but this piece is even more elusive because its an unlisted, terminal die state. Overton states that 120A shows a “die crack from rim just above star 3 to lower chin” and “another from rim across star 12 to curl.” But, on this further advanced die state, the die was completely split in half when the two cracks met in the middle; the crack extends all the way across the obverse!

Almost no wear on this borderline Mint State slider! Faint rub on Cap, Cheek, and Bust line only. Full cartwheel luster in the fields! A few staple scratches on the reverse, and the look of having been dipped one too many times account for the "NGC Details" slab.  Otherwise clean and posessing a very commanding appearance despite the damage. Sharply struck, despite large die cracks. A greta coin for the price, especially considering the rare varety! A prize for the specialist. (Note: the new NGC Details slab does not give a numerical grade; this coin is labeled as "AU DETAILS," that should not automatically be taken as AU50 Details, it can mean 50, 53, 55, or 58. This piece is clearly AU58).