1897-S 50C MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC....

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Impressive 1897-S Half, MS67
Tied for the Finest PCGS Graded

1897-S 50C MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC. Ex: Duckor. The reverse has a faint die crack through the upper stars to the base of ES. No other die imperfections are evident on either side of this boldly detailed example. The mintmark is well placed below the eagle's tail, centered between the tail and the D.
The strike of this 1897-S half dollar is nothing short of incredible. The obverse stars are boldly raised with full central detail, the leaves have full venation, and the individual hair details are complete. Similarly, the reverse has full wing feathers, sharp claws, bold arrow feathers, and full leaf venation.
When offered as part of the Dale Friend Collection, this cataloger described the 1897-S as "The Cataloger's Choice" or favorite among all of Dale Friend's coins. The only thing that has changed with the offering of the Duckor coins is greater competition for the favorite coin.
This piece ranks among the finest 1897-S half dollars we have offered and compares favorably to the MS68 NGC coin that appeared in our 2007 FUN sale. It is finer than the Pryor coin and equal to the Price and Eliasberg-Hugon coins. It is far finer than the Queller Family specimen or either of the Byers coins.
This Superb Gem is fully brilliant and prooflike, with excellent cameo contrast on both sides. Nearly perfect surfaces reflect a few tiny flakes or nicks, although some may remain from the original planchet. The fields exhibit microscopic striae from die preparation or polishing. Wispy gold toning is faintly visible, primarily along the reverse border. Population (6/10): MS66 (2); MS66+ (0); MS67 (4).
Ex: Dale Friend (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 3878.
From The Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24M2, PCGS# 6479, GSID# 6589)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 933,900

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