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Notable 1893 Half Dollar, MS66
No Finer PCGS Examples

1893 50C MS66 PCGS Secure. Ex: Duckor/Akers. Both dies are perfect, with no evidence of cracks or other minting defects. A virtually full strike is evident with every aspect of both sides showing bold definition, save for the arrow feathers and claws on the reverse.
The fields of this Premium Gem are prooflike, enough so that some viewers have questioned its business strike status. However, the slight weakness of the reverse design, along with faint rolling lines that remain from planchet preparation, suggest that it is a business strike. The depth of the mirrored fields is insufficient to indicate a proof strike. It is likely a piece struck from a die previously used for proof production, with most of its original die polish intact.
The central obverse and reverse have delicate rose toning, with a frame of pastel blue, green, and gold. Magnified examination reveals a few tiny, inconsequential ticks on the devices. This incredible Premium Gem is tied for the finest that PCGS has graded. The Duckor specimen is only the fourth MS66 PCGS example of this date that we have offered since 1993. The earlier three coins have made seven individual appearances in our Signature auctions. They are the example in our February 2003 sale, lot 7870, that is now in the Shireman Collection; an example in our January 2008 auction, lot 1646, reappearing in Stack's May 2009 sale, lot 1792; and the Dale Friend specimen in our January 2009 sale, lot 2927.
Few opportunities are presented to acquire such a wonderful specimen. Although it carries common date status, the 1893 is an important condition rarity in Gem or finer grades. Once this piece crosses the auction block, a lengthy search will be required to locate a comparable specimen. Population (6/10): MS66 (11).
Ex: David Akers (2/4/1993).
From The Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24LK, PCGS# 6465, GSID# 6554)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 1,826,792

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