1901 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC....

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1901 Barber Half, MS67
Tied for the Finest Certified
Important and Underrated Issue

1901 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. At the time these coins were minted, collectors preferred proofs over Mint State coins. For example, the Eliasberg Collection contained many Barber half dollars from the Clapp Estate. Mr. J.M. Clapp ordered coins directly from the various mints. He began ordering coins from the branch mints in 1894, and purchased proof coins directly from the Philadelphia Mint. Today, many of the P-Mint issues throughout the Barber half dollar series are quite rare in higher Mint State grades, surviving strictly by chance. This example and the Price-Duckor coin are tied for the finest circulation strike 1901 half dollars. Dr. Shireman discussed his hunt for this coin:

"Finding an acceptable example like this one for our set was extremely difficult and required a long period of looking. Hunting for coins makes the experience enjoyable, and provides satisfaction when the acquisition is made."

Splendid surfaces exhibit brilliant silver luster beneath gorgeous gold, rose, and blue toning. This piece exhibits an excellent strike with only slight weakness at the usual locations on the reverse. The surfaces are pristine. Considered a common date, but the 1901 is highly elusive above the MS65 grade level.
Ex: Harry Laibstain (6/4/2005).
From The Dr. Peter and Janice Shireman Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MC, PCGS# 6489, Greysheet# 6562)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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