1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS68+ PCGS. CAC....

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1936-S Bay Bridge Half Dollar, MS68+
CAC Approved, Attractively Toned
The Finest to Ever Appear at Auction

1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS68+ PCGS. CAC. As near to perfection as it gets for this issue. This 1936-S Bay Bridge half dollar is tied with just three other MS68+ PCGS coins as the finest certified of the issue, surpassing every coin reported at NGC. It is also the first Plus-designated piece in this grade to appear at auction, leaving no cap on its appeal to Registry collectors and advanced type specialists. Heritage has previously handled only one CAC-approved MS68 coin, in our August 2009 Los Angeles Signature, which realized $18,400. The auction record for this issue is held by the MS68 PCGS coin that appeared in our August 2004 Pittsburgh Signature, realizing $21,850. The present coin has the potential to surpass all of these pieces and set a new record the Bay Bridge half dollar.

Luminous, frosty mint luster is entirely untouched on this piece. Every expanse of open field or high point of devices is pristine. Iridescent lavender-blue luster adorns much of each side, while deeper autumn-red and amber-gold hues sweep through the right hand margins on each side. A stunning coin in every respect. Population: 15 in 68 (4 in 68+), 0 finer. CAC: 5 in 68, 0 finer (7/21).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYFM, PCGS# 9254, Greysheet# 10244)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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