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1936 50C Rhode Island MS66 Prooflike NGC....

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1936 Rhode Island Half MS66 Prooflike
Authenticated as a Proof by Walter Breen

1936 50C Rhode Island MS66 Prooflike NGC. Accompanied by a handwritten and autographed letter of authenticity as a proof from Walter Breen, dated May 31, 1991. The letter reads, in part, "it is a 1936 (Philadelphia) Providence, Rhode Island Proof commemorative half dollar, only the fifth I have actually seen (no others are reported to date). Compared with business strikes of this date and mint, this Proof differs markedly. Struck from polished dies on a polished blank, it has notably sharper relief details (consistent with the extra blow from the dies normally needed for making Proofs), particularly on rays between LIBERTY, sun, horizon, both standing figures, mantling, letters, date; raised rims are broader and flatter ("squared"). No auction records on Proof Rhode Islands to date. Most likely this was one of a small group made for John R. Sinnock, Engraver of the Mint." This flashy piece has light gold toning apart from a few peripheral russet freckles. In a former generation holder.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/1997), lot 6974, which realized $2,185.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYHT, PCGS# 89363)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 20,013

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Auction Info

2008 July-August Baltimore, MD (ANA) US Coin Signature Auction #1114 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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