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1895 Barber Half Dollar, PR68
Registry Grade Example

1895 50C PR68 NGC. Only 880 silver proof sets were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1895. The proof sets were especially important to Morgan dollar collectors because no business-strike coins are known, despite Mint records that indicate 12,000 examples were struck. Most of the proof sets were broken up in the early 20th century to satisfy collector demand for the rare dollars. Subsequently, the smaller denomination coins were often just spent for face value, as they realized only small premiums when offered at auction. As a result, the 1895 proof Barber half dollar is an elusive issue today, especially in high grade.

The present coin is a spectacular PR68 specimen, with razor-sharp detail on all design elements. The virtually pristine surfaces include deeply reflective fields, under vivid shades of emerald-green, grayish-gold, and cobalt-blue. Eye appeal is terrific. Census: 12 in 68 (2 in 68 ), 0 finer (7/18).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24NX, PCGS# 6542, Greysheet# 6636)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2018
14th-19th Tuesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 16, 2018 for: $8,400.00
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