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Description
Important 1902-O Half, MS66
Tied for Finest at PCGS
1902-O 50C MS66 PCGS Secure. CAC. Ex: Duckor/Akers. A short
die crack through the bust tip on this 1902-O is nearly identical
to the crack on the 1902. The mintmark is centered below the
eagle's tail and leans sharply to the left. While the leaves on the
obverse lack their internal detail, all other obverse design
elements are boldly defined. The reverse has typical New Orleans
Mint weakness at the junction of the shield and right wing, along
with some indistinct details in the eagle. However, this piece is a
far finer strike than most survivors. This frosty Premium Gem has
considerable mint brilliance with satiny luster, an aesthetically
appealing piece that displays light gold, rose, and iridescent
toning on both sides.The three MS66 PCGS examples, the finest that service has ever graded, include this example from the Duckor Collection, a gorgeous piece from the Dale Friend Collection, and the Price coin that we sold in January 2002. Each qualifies as tied for second finest known behind the MS67 NGC Hugon coin that barely eclipses the MS66 pieces, and the present Duckor Collection coin is more sharply struck than the Hugon coin.
The 1902-O half dollar easily ranks in the top 10% of all Barber half dollar issues in terms of Gem rarity. In MS66 and finer, only six issues have lower PCGS populations: The 1892 Micro O, 1893-S, 1900-O, 1912, 1914, and 1915. Population (6/10): MS66 (3).
Ex: David Akers (6/25/1992).
From The Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MG, PCGS# 6493, GSID# 6598)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 2,526,000
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Auction Info
2010 August Boston, MA Signature & Platinum Night ANA Coin Auction #1143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
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