1950 50C PR68 PCGS....

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1950 Franklin Half, Brilliant PR68
Sole Finest at PCGS

1950 50C PR68 PCGS. The 1950 proofs issued totaled 51,386 sets, where each coin was packaged in its own small, cellophane envelope that invited glue spots and failure during storage. Overall, the 1950 proof halves were not a well-produced lot -- many coins display shallow mirrors, hairlines, and strikes from worn dies. It is no surprise that 1950 proof half dollars are seldom seen in the highest grades.

This brilliant Superb Gem proof is an exception. The mirroring is deep and essentially flawless, and the strike is crisp on the raised devices. The obverse portrait is only the lightly frosted in comparison to the reverse motifs, yet technical quality and eye appeal are exceptional. We last offered a PR68 NGC coin in 2009, but this is the sole PR68 by PCGS and an obvious target for Registry Set enthusiasts. Population: 1 in 68, 0 finer (10/16).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27VA, PCGS# 6691, Greysheet# 6860)

Weight: 12.50 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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