1907-D 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC....

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Stunning Superb Gem 1907-D Half

1907-D 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. As conditionally rare Barber halves go, the 1907-D gets little press. Neither a particularly low-mintage date (over 3.8 million pieces struck) nor a heavily saved one, the 1907-D simply slipped through the cracks at the time of issue, and to a certain extent, it continues to do so. Heritage, however, recognizes the rarity of the 1907-D half dollar in MS67; PCGS has certified just three examples at that level and none finer (11/09). With the offering of this Superb Gem, Heritage will have auctioned all three of those coins.
The memorable FUN 2005 auction brought the first, described as "a 'common' variety in a very uncommon state of preservation." The virtually brilliant Superb Gem hailed from the famous Eliasberg Collection. The second appearance came at FUN 2009, when the Dale Friend Collection contained another Superb Gem; this coin, rather than brilliant, had attractive blue and green-gold toning across each side.
The present piece exhibits similar colors, albeit in a different pattern, and it cannot be the Dale Friend piece, since that coin was certified with a blue-label, pedigreed insert, whereas this example is housed in an old green label holder. Like its fellows, it is immensely lustrous beneath the patina. Though the strike is slightly soft on Liberty's head and the stars, the overall eye appeal is exceptionally rewarding. For the Registry collector who missed the Eliasberg and Friend coins, this is a rare second chance at a second chance.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24MZ, PCGS# 6509, GSID# 6609)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 3,856,000

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