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

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1899-O Barber Half, MS66+
Tied for the Finest Certified
The Price-Hugon Specimen

1899-O 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. Tied for the finest that PCGS has graded with two other MS66+ submissions, followed closely by five pieces that grade MS66. The Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection was a remarkable assemblage of Barber half dollars that the late David Akers sold in May 1998. The cataloger was a fan of this Premium Gem, writing:

"Virtually all of the Barber half dollars in the Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection are notable for their eye appeal, and even by the high standards of the collection, this 1899-O stands out as one of the most attractive examples."

This example is one of the three finest surviving 1899-O half dollars, equaling the Dr. Steven Duckor coin that we sold in August 2010, and another that we offered in May 2004, reappearing in our 2012 FUN auction.

Toned with delightful russet-gold in the fields and enhanced by darker blue shades around the periphery. Lighter towards the centers, and quite lustrous in the fields. Finely executed with bold stars on the obverse and reverse, and only the usual trivial weakness on the right claw of the eagle. Extremely attractive with outstanding eye appeal.
Ex: Thaine B. Price Collection (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 146; John C. Hugon Collection (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 4221; Harry Laibstain (2/26/2005).
From The Dr. Peter and Janice Shireman Collection.(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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