1878-S 50C --Reverse Re-engraved, Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. A diagonal path of re-engraved detail covers porti...

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Famously Rare 1878-S Half Dollar VF30 Details

1878-S 50C --Reverse Re-engraved, Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. A diagonal path of re-engraved detail covers portions of the olive branch, and the eagle's left (facing) leg, shield, and right wing. The field near the eagle's head and left scroll end is smoothed, and other areas of the reverse field suggest careful tooling. Still an authentic survivor of this rare and famous Seated issue. Only 12,000 pieces were struck, most of which were melted or lost long ago. Production of the 1878-S was halted early in the year to concentrate on coining silver dollars, compelled by the Bland-Allison Act.
Ex: Anderson DuPont Collection (Stack's, 11/54), lot 2214, where it sold for $350.
From The Reginald Byron Mason Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24KR, PCGS# 6360, Greysheet# 6376)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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