1904-O 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC....

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1904-O Barber Half, MS66+
The Clapp-Eliasberg Coin
Direct from the New Orleans Mint

1904-O 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. J.M. Clapp was a pioneering collector of mintmarks, ordering his coins directly from the different branch mints at the time of issue. Louis Eliasberg, Sr. purchased the entire Clapp collection in 1942, and Dr. Shireman was fortunate to acquire this example from the Eliasberg sale, via David Lawrence Rare Coins.

The finest certified examples of this issue are four MS66, two MS66+, and two MS67 that PCGS has examined (10/15). The 1904-O is a rarity in any Mint State grade, and few Gem or finer examples of this rarity exist. Dr. Shireman prefers this piece over the similarly beautiful Price-Gardner coin that he previously owned: "We once owned the Price/Emery-Nichols/Gardner example in the same grade (MS66 at the time), but the toning on the Eliasberg example is prettier, confirmed by my wife and my daughter." This impressive Premium Gem is sharply struck with frosty mint luster and splendid obverse iridescence. The reverse is mostly brilliant within a beautiful golden frame.
Ex: New Orleans Mint; J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate (1942); Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Estate (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 2101; David Lawrence Rare Coins (4/28/1997).
From The Dr. Peter and Janice Shireman Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MN, PCGS# 6499, Greysheet# 6602)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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