1902-S 50C MS67+ PCGS. CAC....

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1902-S Barber Half, Exceptional MS67+
Tied for Finest Certified
Ex: Duckor/Price

1902-S 50C MS67+ PCGS. CAC. Ex: Duckor/Price. The 1902-S Barber half is a famous condition rarity in Mint State, and only a small number survive in Gem or finer grades. The Duckor-Price coin is perhaps the best-known of the issue, where a trio of Plus-graded Superb Gems vie for finest-known recognition. The obverse has champagne and reddish-gold toning that does little to subdue the frosty mint luster, while the reverse exhibits deeper color, with intermingled champagne, gold, violet-brown, and iridescent toning.

Under strong magnification, faint roller lines are barely visible on the cheek. The parallel lines remain on many S-Mint Barber halves of the period, remnant from when the planchet stock was passed through the rolling mill to reduce its thickness. While striking pressure eliminates all but a ghost of the lines, the 1902-S is typically a bit lightly struck, which is seen also in minor weakness on the eagle's right (facing) talons and shoulder. Overall, the eye appeal and technical quality of this 1902-S half is unsurpassed. Population: 3 in 67 (3 in 67+), 0 finer. CAC: 3 in 67, 0 finer (3/20).
Ex: Dr. Thaine B. Price (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 156; The Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection / ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2010), lot 3205; The Greensboro Collection, Part V/ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2015), lot 4086; our present consignor.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MH, PCGS# 6494, Greysheet# 6599)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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