1895 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC....

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1895 Half Dollar, PR68 Cameo
Magnificent Patination
Among Finest Certified

1895 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. A splendidly toned specimen. The honey-gold portrait is bounded by rose-red fields and a forest-green border. The reverse center is aquamarine, and framed by bands of fire-red and olive-gold. The portrait and eagle exhibit obvious contrast despite the pastel patina. Crisply struck and exceptional.

Variety: The flag of the 1 is repunched. The serif of the C in AMERICA is defective. The portrait exhibits many delicate die polish lines.

Population Data (5/14): At the PR68 level, PCGS has graded one PR68, three PR68 Cameo, and two PR68 Deep Cameo. NGC has certified 12 PR68, two PR68 ★ , seven PR68 Cameo, one PR68 ★ Cameo, one PR68 Ultra Cameo, and one PR69 Cameo. CAC lists two PR68 Cameo.

Heritage Commentary: The proof 1895 half dollar has the same mintage, 880 pieces, as its famous silver dollar counterpart. But while a Gem proof 1895 Morgan dollar trades for tens of thousands of dollars in any grade, the half dollar is far more affordable despite equal rarity.

Provenance: Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins (10/2007).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24NX, PCGS# 86542, Greysheet# 6637)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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