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1904-S Barber Half Dollar, MS67
Tied for the Finest Certified
From the Norweb Collection

1904-S 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. The cataloger for New Netherlands truly appreciated this coin, writing six sentences in 1955 at a time when most Barber half dollars received six words:

"Brilliant 'gem' Uncirculated. A magnificent coin, nicely struck, with full, complete mint lustre and color. To our minds, unimprovable. Not in the DuPont sale in any condition. Nearly two years ago, two examples in the Dallas Convention sale brought $190 and $200. This piece should realize close to $300 today." [Realized $275.]

PCGS has certified three examples in MS67 and two in MS66, while NGC adds one additional piece in each grade (10/15). Four of the top five PCGS certified examples are illustrated at the PCGS Coin Facts website. The top pieces include:

1. MS67 PCGS. James A. Stack Collection (Stack's, 3/1975), lot 612; Stack's (3/1984), lot 788; David Akers (11/2/1992); Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection / ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2010), lot 3211; Greensboro Collection (Heritage, 8/2015), lot 4088.
2. MS67 PCGS. Dr. Clarence W. Peake (New Netherlands, 6/1955), lot 719; Norweb Collection (Bowers and Merena, 11/1988), lot 3634; Heritage (1/1999), lot 6792; Dr. and Mrs. Peter Shireman. The present coin.
3. MS67 PCGS. San Francisco Mint (1904); S. Benton Emery; Walter P. Nichols; Emery-Nichols Collection (Bowers and Merena, 11/1984), lot 830; Auction '85 (Paramount, 7/1985), lot 1242; Dr. Thaine B. Price (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 162; John C. Hugon (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 4237, as MS67 NGC; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2011), lot 5580.
4. MS66 PCGS. San Francisco Mint (1904); J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate (1942); Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Estate (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 2102; Stellar Collection; Dale Friend; Heritage (1/2009), lot 3895; Heritage (9/2009), lot 809.
5. MS66 PCGS. Heritage (8/2013), lot 5657; Heritage (1/2014), lot 5264.

This impressive Superb Gem exhibits frosty luster that is undiminished beneath the lovely sea-green, gold, and iridescent toning on both sides. The pristine surfaces are virtually perfect and abrasion-free with a fully original appearance. There is no doubt that this coin looks the same today as it did 60 years ago when New Netherlands described the coin as "unimprovable."

Dr. Shireman offers advice to prospective bidders:

"This coin is definitely the centerpiece for our collection. Price evaluations for the 1904-S are best gleaned from PCGS Coin Facts and auction records, although this date seldom comes up at auction and prices are generally much higher than many of the published lists. Trying to buy a decent example in Mint State without such knowledge will likely be unsuccessful."
From The Dr. Peter and Janice Shireman Collection.(Registry values: N14284)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MP, PCGS# 6500, Greysheet# 6603)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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