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1953-S 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC....

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1953-S Franklin, MS66+ Full Bell Lines
Tied for Finest Known

1953-S 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. The 1953-S is among the most challenging issues in the Franklin half dollar series to acquire with Full Bell Lines definition. In A Guide Book of Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars, Rick Tomaska calls the 1953-S the "weakest-struck date in the series." He further notes that the rarity of Full Bell Lines examples leads to original bank rolls of this date selling for high premiums, as buyers hope to land a well-struck coin that will certify as Full Bell Lines. The end result is that NGC has certified only 22 examples of this date in Full Bell Lines regardless of grade. The finest of these are one MS66 coin and two MS66+ pieces -- one of which is offered here. At PCGS, two MS66 coins are the finest in Full Bell Lines (5/24).

This glittering Registry Set coin displays brilliant, frosty mint luster and is overall boldly struck. The bell lines and other details are well defined for the issue. No major abrasions distract from the outstanding visual appeal. Housed in a Rick Tomaska signature holder. Census: 3 in 66 (2 in 66+) Full Bell Lines, 0 finer (5/24).(Registry values: N7079)
From The Citizen Bold Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24T8, PCGS# 86666, Greysheet# 6841)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Auction Info

2024 June 13 - 16 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction #1368 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2024
13th-16th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 60
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Sold on Jun 13, 2024 for: $66,000.00
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