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Worthy 1898-O Half, MS66
An Amazing Branch Mint Rarity

1898-O 50C MS66 PCGS Secure. Ex: Duckor/Akers. The obverse has a faint die crack from the 8 across the bust to star 13. No other die cracks or defects are visible. The reverse shows minute evidence of machine doubling, a type of double strike. The mintmark is centered below the tail and close, canted slightly to the left. Stars 11 and 12 on the obverse are indistinct, but every other detail on that side is fully defined. The reverse exhibits the usual weakness along the right side of the shield, the adjacent wing, the claws, tail feathers, and arrow feathers.
A stunning example of a great condition rarity in the Barber half dollar series, this piece has highly lustrous satin surfaces with light silver devices. The obverse has a particularly attractive blend of lemon-yellow, reddish-gold, and sea-green toning. The reverse is mostly delicate gold with some iridescence near the borders. Aside from a few small ticks on Liberty's cheek, both sides have pristine, virtually mark-free surfaces.
Among branch mint Barber half dollars from the 1890s, the 1896-O, 1896-S, 1897-O, and 1897-S have historically received all of the attention. As a result, the 1898-O was and still is an underrated issue. Of those dates, only the 1896-O has a lower PCGS population in MS66 and finer, with just three pieces certified. The 1898-O (4) is next, with the 1897-S (6), 1896-S (7), and 1897-O (7) lower on the population chart. Population (6/10): MS66 (3); MS66+ (0); MS67 (1).
Ex: David Akers (8/16/1995).
From The Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24M4, PCGS# 6481, GSID# 6590)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 874,000

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