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COLUMBIAN 50C 1892
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Sold on Jul 29, 1994 for:
$1,925.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Description
NGC 1892 Columbian MS 66 Prooflike. An absolutely superb, dazzling, very early business strike of America's first commemorative coin issue. The first half dollar actually struck for the Columbian exposition was a proof (100 proofs were struck for presentation to dignitaries) which was sold to Wyckoff, Seaman & Benedict, makers of the Remington typewriter for an amazing sum of $10,000.
This specimen exhibits deeply mirrored fields on the obverse and reverse with fully frosted devices. Beautiful cobalt-blue, magenta, and deep-golden colors have accumulated over the years to further enhance the eye appeal of this coin. Both this, and lot 7787, are two of the finer specimens of the Columbian Exposition half dollar this cataloger has seen. Ex: Starr, (Stack's 10/92), lot 471.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BYGF, PCGS# 9296, GSID# 10302)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 950,000
Auction Info
1994 ANA Sale #122 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 1994
27th-30th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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