1906-S 50C MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC....

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Glamorous 1906-S Half, MS67
Only One Finer PCGS Example

1906-S 50C MS67 PCGS Secure. CAC. Ex: Duckor/Pryor. The obverse is cracked through the bust tip to star 13. Otherwise, both dies are perfect. The mintmark is slightly right of center and close to the eagle's tail, leaning a trifle to the left. The sharp strike shows bold definition, with only slight weakness at the base of the right wing and the arrow feathers. This gorgeous Superb Gem has frosty mint luster shining through splendid orange-gold toning, with violet, blue, and iridescent highlights.
This is one of just seven submissions that PCGS has certified finer than MS65, and only one example grades higher than the Duckor specimen. The single finer piece was formerly certified MS69 NGC and now is listed in the Registry Set collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Shireman, graded MS68 PCGS. The present example is one of four MS67 PCGS coins, with the possibility of resubmission. With the Shireman coin indefinitely off the market, this example is the finest currently available to collectors.
In our auctions since 1993, we handled the Hugon MS69 NGC (now MS68 PCGS) coin in January 2005, and the Price-Friend MS67 PCGS example in 2009. A future opportunity to acquire a Superb Gem 1906-S Barber half dollar is likely years away. The present opportunity may be the best, or perhaps the only opportunity for the current generation of collectors. Population (6/10): MS66 (2); MS66+ (0); MS67 (4); MS67+ (0); MS68 (1).
Ex: Numismatics, Ltd. (2/1976); James Bennett Pryor (Bowers and Merena, 1/1996), lot 300; David Akers (2/15/2006).
From The Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Barber Half Dollar Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MX, PCGS# 6507, Greysheet# 6608)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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