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Incredible MS67 1901-S Barber Half
Tied for Finest Certified

1901-S 50C MS67 PCGS. The 1901-S is a very rare issue in the Barber dime and Barber quarter series. Despite a mintage of 847,044 pieces for the half dollar, the 1901-S is considered (by David Lawrence) to be third in Mint State rarity in the series, trailing only the 1904-S and the 1896-O.
The present example is an incredible Superb Gem specimen of this coveted date. The surfaces blaze with luster, and the strike is sharp on all but a few of the usual areas--near the top right of the shield and wing, and on the right claw of the eagle. The obverse stars are all sharp. Delicate gold patina appears in the fields on both sides, near the periphery. The overall surface quality is excellent, despite some tiny contact marks that we mention strictly as pedigree identifiers. Reeding marks appear between Liberty's lower cap and the fourth star, with a small nick just above the fold in Liberty's cap and another in the field between her chin and star 12.
The obverse and reverse dies are both in early states, with no cracks or clashing seen. The obverse die is unfinished in the area around the lower portions of TR in TRUST through the olive leaves in Liberty's crown, and the reverse shows a similar unfinished area in the die near the branch, between the olive leaves.
This is neither the Eliasberg nor Price coin, but it certainly carries its own credentials and is clearly in the top half dozen known of the date. In fact, NGC and PCGS combined have certified only three MS67 specimens, with none finer (6/09). A coin for the connoisseur, and destined for one of the finest collections ever formed. Without a doubt, this is an opportunity that will not soon repeat.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 4228, which realized $34,500.(Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24ME, PCGS# 6491, GSID# 6597)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 847,044

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