1894-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC....

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Toned Gem 1894-S Barber Half Dollar
Ex: Shireman

1894-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Shireman Collection. With a mintage in excess of 4 million pieces, the 1894-S is one of the most available Barber halves, including higher-grade, even Uncirculated coins. Of course, the picture changes dramatically above the MS64 level. A couple of dozen pieces exist as near-Gems, but just a handful of MS65 and better coins are known. This is unquestionably one of the finest examples extant, and it exhibits bright, semiprooflike surfaces from a strike from polished dies. The surfaces are untampered and original with mottled sunset-golden, lilac, and aqua-blue patina on the upper and lower obverse. The reverse is somewhat brighter with hints of reddish-gold overall Sharply defined throughout. Population: 7 in 65, 5 finer (7/11). Dr. and Mrs. Peter K. Shireman currently hold the #1 All-Time Finest Barber Half Dollars Basic Set, Circulation Strikes at the PCGS Set Registry. Their 1894-S Barber half is now an MS66.
Ex: Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 5261, which brought $8,625.
From The Oliver Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24LR, PCGS# 6470, Greysheet# 6583)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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