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1855/54 50C Arrows PR65 NGC. FS-301, WB-102....
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Description
1855/54 Arrows Seated Half Dollar, PR65
Ex: Eliasberg, High Condition Census Example
1855/54 50C Arrows PR65 NGC. FS-301, WB-102. Any 1855 half
dollar is rare in proof format,with probably about a dozen proofs
that still survive with the regular 1855 date and another eight to
12 or so proofs that display the highly sought 1855/54 variety. We
can account for eight distinct specimens -- including this former
Eliasberg example -- and there is nothing to indicate that many
more will surface. The proof 1855/54 obverse die was later used to
issue circulation strikes. The 855 of the date all show evidence of
underdigits. The crossbar of the 4 is strong on this example. The
fields are brightly reflective, and each side displays attractive
ice-blue and orange-gold toning interspersed across the Gem proof
surfaces. The strike is consistently sharp on both the obverse and
the reverse, with delicate mirroring throughout the fields and
lightly frosted central motifs. This piece is undoubtedly one of
the finest of the top eight 1855/54 proof half dollars. The Phil
Kaufman specimen, which has the top spot in the Condition Census,
was graded PR65 Cameo by NGC. This Eliasberg coin coin is tied for
second with a PR65 example from the Norweb Collection. Both
visually and technically, it is an outstanding representative of
this rare and important Seated Liberty variety.Ex: E.W. Ropes Collection (New York Stamp and Coin Co., 2/1899); J. M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate (1942); Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1962; Oliver Collection (Heritage, 8/2011), lot 7175.
From The High Oak Family Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24LE, PCGS# 6409, Greysheet# 6549)
Weight: 12.44 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2025 August 26 - 31 ANA US Coins Signature® Auction #1385 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2025
26th-31st
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