1882 Half Dollar Misplaced Date WB-102 PCGS PR66+ Multicolor Toned Proof Rare

1882 Half Dollar Misplaced Date WB-102 PCGS PR66+ Multicolor Toned Proof Rare

Offered here is a beautifully preserved 1882 Liberty Seated Half Dollar, designated WB-102, featuring a fascinating Misplaced Date variety and graded PR66+ by PCGS. This rare Plus-graded Premium Gem is a stunning example of 19th-century U.S. proof coinage, notable both for its technical precision and captivating toning.

Authenticity & Certification:

• Year: 1882

• Denomination: Half Dollar (50C)

• Type: Liberty Seated

• Grade: PCGS PR66+

• Variety: WB-102 – Misplaced Date

• Certification: PCGS (Plus-graded for superior quality within the grade)

This coin is authenticated by PCGS, one of the most respected third-party grading services, and awarded the Plus designation, indicating superior surfaces and eye appeal even among PR66 examples.

Historical Significance:

The WB-102 Misplaced Date variety is one of the most intriguing anomalies in the Liberty Seated Half Dollar series. Close inspection of the dentils beneath the primary date reveals the top loops of two misplaced 8s, a clear remnant of misalignment during die preparation. These varieties were rarely noticed at the time and have since become elite targets for variety specialists and Seated Liberty collectors.

With just 1,100 proofs struck for the year, and far fewer surviving in high grades, this 1882 proof half dollar is already elusive—but the added variety and toning elevate it further into rarity.

Design & Features:

• Obverse: Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and liberty cap.

  • Exhibits concentric bands of multicolor toning, with hues of gold, violet, and aqua radiating from the center outward.

  • Misplaced date evident under magnification: point of a '2' between the dentils, plus loops of two hidden 8s to the left of the final "88" in the date.

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with arrows and olive branch.

  • Covered in mottled lavender and gold patina, giving it a rich, antique charm.

  • Fully struck devices with sharp feather detail and pristine mirrored fields.

This coin offers outstanding eye appeal, clean proof surfaces, and strong device-to-field contrast. It’s a type coin that transcends type—thanks to its toning, condition, and die variety.

Collector’s Value:
This 1882 Misplaced Date Half Dollar is a true standout among Seated Liberty proofs. With the scarce WB-102 variety, exceptional toning, and a Plus-designated PR66 grade from PCGS, it ranks in the upper tier of all surviving examples. Coins like this are often absent from even advanced sets due to rarity in higher grades. A prime opportunity for specialists, variety hunters, or anyone seeking a visually remarkable and technically elite 19th-century U.S. proof.