BG- 419, 1853 California Gold Rush, Circulating Fractional Gold 50C, Liberty Round, NGC MS63 R8 - Sole Absolute Finest!

This is indeed a rare opportunity presented by AUCM. Greatly desired and rarely offered, Only 5 pieces of the BG-419 exist (confirmed by Stacks-Bowers in August 2021). And this offering from AUCM is the absolute finest in NGC MS63. It is the sole piece graded by NGC, while PCGS has graded 3 of them. The finest PCGS example is graded MS61. 

According to the August 2021 Stacks-Bowers auction catalog:

It is a lovely Mint State example, with surfaces that feature a soft satin texture that is very smooth for the assigned grade. Dominant deep honey-orange patina blankets both sides, and there are delightful highlights of iridescent pinkish-rose and powder blue. Most design elements are sharply defined, and the strike is nowhere less than bold for a coin from this challenging series.

Close up image of the obverse of this coin from the Stacks-Bowers auction of August 2021.

Close up image of the reverse of this coin from the Stacks-Bowers auction of August 2021.

The obverse features the traditional coroneted Liberty head facing left, surrounded by 11 stars. The reverse has the year 1853 within a wreath that is tied neatly at the bottom. Around the wreath is found CALIFORNIA GOLD HALF D. Take a look at the images of this great rarity, with its attractive rich golden yellow coloration. If you are a specialist in truly rare California Fractional Gold, and have the necessary resources, then this may be a great piece to add to your numismatic holdings.