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Auction 1294 | Lot 3890 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. (PCGS# 8543)

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Auction 1318 | Lot 4013 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66+ PCGS. JD-1, R.4. (PCGS# 8543)

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Aug 9, 2020

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Auction 192 | Lot 6975 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 PR 67 NGC. Ex: Trompeter. There were 144 proof half eagles minted in this year, and as expected, the number of survivors is far fewer than one might imagine from the mintage. Some catalogers in the past have claimed that perhaps as few as 15 separate pieces exist today, but we believe a larger number are actually extant, with perhaps as many as 25-40 pieces known. One can easily speculate that many were either melted in the Mint or entered circulation. We do know, however, that only 8 pieces have been certified by NGC (7/98) and 23 by PCGS (7/98), with this piece being tied with twelve others for second finest certified honors.
This is a superior matte proof that, when closely examined, shows thousands of fine, sparkling granules and color that is lighter and more reddish in hue than the 1911. The sandblast surfaces are free from shiny spots or scuffs. A wire rim is almost complete on the obverse, being least nearest the date and sharpest at the upper right. The extruded wire rim is also nearly complete on the reverse, missing only at the upper left of that side. The coin is identifiable by a minute "flyspeck" below the D in DOLLAR. Population: 1 in 67, none are finer (7/98). (PCGS# 8543)

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Auction 1189 | Lot 6800 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 PCGS Secure. CAC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Auction 422 | Lot 3133 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR67 PCGS. It has been said that the matte finish gold proofs of the Indian designs were unpopular with collectors of the day. Breen (1988) states, "They were unpopular because they are darker and duller than business strikes. Many were melted in 1916 as unsold." Yet proof mintages are comparable with the later Liberty dates, and no downward trend can be extrapolated from the Indian proof gold mintages, although the cent and nickel matte proof production shows a general decline after the introductory issues of 1909 and 1913, respectively. Probably the reason for this is that the matte proof cents and nickels often have a satiny appearance similar to high grade business strikes of the same dates. This is not the case for the matte proof gold coins, which have an entirely different look than their commercial counterparts. For the 1912, Breen notes, "Proofs have a fine sandblast finish, like 1913. Under a microscope they show millions of minute shiny facets."

This is an essentially perfect Superb Gem with unperturbed and finely granular surfaces. Since no marks are present, the piece passes one of Breen's diagnostics for proofs. Regarding counterfeits, he cautions, "Some of these fraudulently altered coins aroused suspicion because the sandblast finish covered nicks and scratches." Even the finest quality business strikes show faint grazes on the fields or cheekbone, but none are evident on this specimen. The light gray-gold devices are exquisitely detailed. The proof 1912 has a scant emission of 144 pieces, and PCGS has only certified just 30 examples in all grades. Population: 7 in 67, 0 finer (10/06).
From The Dr. Robert J. Loewinger Collection. (PCGS# 8543)

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Auction 1223 | Lot 4413 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR67 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Aug 12, 2015

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Auction 1175 | Lot 6012 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 PCGS. CAC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Oct 21, 2012

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Auction 1114 | Lot 1994 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Aug 3, 2008

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Auction 454 | Lot 3234 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Jan 12, 2008

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Auction 1168 | Lot 4097 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR67 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Mar 11, 2012

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Auction 1154 | Lot 5415 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR67 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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May 1, 2011

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Auction 244 | Lot 8259 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR 67 PCGS. This fresh coin is sure to elicit strong bids from discerning specialists. The surfaces display a clean honey-gold appearance that is anything but common for a delicate matte proof gold coin. Under a loupe, one can see thousands of sparkling granules, but the surfaces are devoid of even the most trivial hairline or contact mark. The strike is full in all areas, and the eye appeal is superior for this often poorly preserved type. Simply put, this is an amazing Superb Gem.

We believe that only 25-40 proof 1912 half eagles are extant from an original mintage of 144 pieces. A few of these coins are impaired, and truly pristine examples are seldom available at any price. NGC and PCGS report nine coins in PR 67 (how many are resubmissions?), with a single PR 68 NGC specimen finer (7/00). The latter coin notwithstanding, we have no hesitations about calling this specimen one of the finest matte proof 1912 half eagles extant.
From the Richard Allen Collection. (PCGS# 8543)

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Jan 6, 2001

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Auction 1128 | Lot 1276 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR67 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Aug 2, 2009

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Auction 360 | Lot 30053 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 PCGS. Virtually undisturbed, fine matte surfaces grab the viewer with myriad tiny granular facets overlaid in orange and olive color. A few tiny toning flecks are detected under magnification, but there are no shiny spots on the highpoints of the design elements and the coin has a strong visual impact on the viewer. Fewer than half of the 144 matte proof Half Eagles produced this year appear to have survived and, of the small quantity of Gem or better specimens we have offered over the years, this beautiful representative compares quite favorably. Population: 20 in 66, 9 finer (12/04).
From The Gold Rush Collection. (PCGS# 8543)

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Jan 15, 2005

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Auction 1277 | Lot 3239 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR65 PCGS Secure. (PCGS# 8543)

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Jul 15, 2018

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Auction 1310 | Lot 10155 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 NGC. JD-1, R.4. (PCGS# 8543)

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Sep 17, 2020

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Auction 334 | Lot 7640 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 PCGS. This fresh coin is sure to elicit strong bids from discerning specialists. The surfaces display a smooth green-gold appearance that is anything but common for a delicate matte proof gold coin. Under a loupe, one can see thousands of sparkling granules, and the surfaces are devoid of most hairlines and contact marks. The strike is full in all areas, and the eye appeal is superior for this often poorly preserved type. Simply put, this is an amazing Gem example.

We believe that only 25-40 proof 1912 half eagles are extant from an original mintage of 144 pieces. A few of these coins are impaired, and truly pristine examples are seldom available at any price.
From The Jerry Doty Collection. (PCGS# 8543)

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Auction 1156 | Lot 4728 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Jun 5, 2011

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Auction 1174 | Lot 4972 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR66 NGC. (PCGS# 8543)

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Sep 9, 2012

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Auction 1151 | Lot 5165 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR64+ PCGS. (PCGS# 8543)

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Jan 9, 2011

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Auction 366 | Lot 8715 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1912 $5 PR65 NGC. The Philadelphia mint reported 144 proof Half Eagles were minted in this year, but as expected, the number of survivors is far fewer than one might imagine from the mintage. Some catalogers in the past have claimed that perhaps as few as 15 separate pieces exist today, but we are convinced a larger number are actually extant, with perhaps as many as 40-50 pieces known. One can easily speculate that some were also melted in the mint or entered circulation.

This is a fine looking matte proof that, when closely examined, shows thousands of tiny, sparkling granules. There are very few out-of-mint blemishes, the most obvious being a few scattered shiny spots that are confined to the reverse. While the texture of the surfaces is very similar to dates that precede and follow this one, the color is quite different with less of a green hue and a touch of red apparent. A pleasing example of this rare date. (PCGS# 8543)

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Feb 26, 2005

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Auction 122 | Lot 7497 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

PCGS 1912 PR 66. There were 144 proof half eagles minted in this year, and as expected, the number of survivors is far fewer than one might imagine from the mintage. Some catalogers in the past have claimed that perhaps as few as 15 separate pieces exist today, but we believe a larger number are actually extant, with perhaps as many as 25-40 pieces known. One can easily speculate that many were either melted in the mint or entered circulation. We do know, however, that only 16 coins have been certified by PCGS (6/94), and 5 by NGC (4/94) with this piece being tied with seven others for second finest known honors.
This is a fine looking matte proof that, when closely examined, shows thousands of tiny, sparkling granules. There are very few out-of-mint blemishes, the most obvious one being a faint scrape in the right reverse field through IN in the motto and terminating at the right leg of the R in AMERICA. There is also a light mark through the E in E PLURIBUS UNUM. While the texture of the surfaces is very similar to the Proof 67 coins from the dates both preceding and following this one, the color is quite different with less of a green hue and a touch of red apparent. A pleasing example of this rare date. It may be many years before a finer example enters the marketplace. (PCGS# 8543)

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Aug 2, 1994

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Auction 122 | Lot 7498 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

NGC 1912 PR 66. A superb gem proof. It is really quite extraordinary that we should have two examples of this rare matte proof half eagle in the same auction, and the appearance of this second piece does not diminish the absolute or condition rarity of this issue. The fine matte surfaces sparkle with myriad tiny granular facets and the coin overall has a lovely green-gold color. When examined closely with a magnifier, the surfaces reveal a couple of barely noticeable field marks on the upper reverse and a thin scratch from star 7 to the headdress. However, there are no shiny spots on the highpoints of the design elements and the coin has a strong visual impact on the viewer, we only mention the above defects for the sake of accuracy, not because they are visually distracting. This is the only Proof-66 certified by NGC and none are finer according to the April Census Report. (PCGS# 8543)

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Aug 2, 1994

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