Canada: Victoria 50 Cents 1899,...

Description

Victoria 50 Cents 1899, KM6, MS62 PCGS. The Royal Mint Report listed a mintage of 53,427 pieces, with a net of 50,000 "good coins." It contained an obvious typographical error when it said that two obverse and zero reverse dies were used. Based on the number of coins struck, it is more likely that a single pair of dies was employed.

Nearly all 50 Cents pieces of this era saw extensive circulation, and the 1899 is a significant condition rarity in AU and higher grades. The Norweb coin, which PCGS graded AU58, was described as "exceedingly rare at this grade level." As of this writing (7/09), PCGS has graded only three Mint State coins (all MS62).

Pale gray patina covers most of each side, with occasional accents of light gold in the periphery. Soft luster is seen in the margins. The strike is nearly full, and there are no significant marks. The specialist should not miss this important opportunity.
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