1906-O 50C MS67+ PCGS Secure. CAC....

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1906-O Barber Half, MS67+
Tied for the Finest Certified
From the Hugon Collection

1906-O 50C MS67+ PCGS Secure. CAC. PCGS has certified a single MS67 and two in MS67+, the finest certified examples of this scarce issue. This example and the Duckor specimen are the two finest representatives of the 1906-O half dollar. The best NGC examples are seven submissions graded MS66 (10/15).

Dr. Shireman discusses the challenge of certain issues:

"Early in our Barber half dollar venture, the branch mint issues of 1906 proved elusive, even in modest grades such as MS63 or MS64. Nice examples were eventually acquired. While the difficulty of these issues seems random, the 1906 branch mint half dollars remain memorable for the challenge of locating the right examples."

The strike is sharp for this date, with each obverse star bold and similarly sharp on the arrow feathers on the reverse. The strike is certainly well above average for the date and Mint. Toned in faint pastel green, gold, and blue, with the centers bright silver and lustrous, while the periphery sports the most toning on the obverse and reverse. Close examination finds virtually no signs of contact, and this coin is amazing in quality.
Ex: John C. Hugon Collection (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 4243; Harry Laibstain (1/12/2005).
From The Dr. Peter and Janice Shireman Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MW, PCGS# 6506, Greysheet# 6607)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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