1899-O 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC....

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Underrated 1899-O Barber Half Dollar, MS66
PCGS Green Label With CAC Approval

1899-O 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. This well-defined example has touches of blue-to-gray at the margins and fascinating luster. The devices have subtle frosty touches, while the fields show flashy and a modicum of reflectivity. Housed in a green label holder with the CAC green approval sticker, the popular "green on green" look.

Variety: The upright mintmark is centered below the right half of the middle tailfeather. Trivial clash marks are evident, with no die cracks or other signs of die use.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS shows seven 1899-O halves including three MS66+. Eight in MS66 are tied for finest at NGC. CAC has approved five examples in MS66.

Heritage Commentary: This turn-of-the-century New Orleans issue was not the target of any conscious savings scheme, and its mintage of slightly over 1.7 million pieces did not attract any attention among collectors more used to ferreting out issues with five- or six-figure mintages. As a result, the 1899-O half dollar fell through the cracks, creating a significant condition rarity in Premium Gem.

Provenance: From the Estate of John C. Hugon.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24M7, PCGS# 6484, Greysheet# 6592)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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