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Description
Conditionally Rare 1857 Seated Half Dollar, PR65
1857 50C PR65 PCGS. CAC. An unknown number of proofs were struck in this year, and, in 1993, Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert estimated that fewer than 25 pieces were known. Auction records and third-party grading data from the past fifteen years indicate a slightly higher population of perhaps 35 to 40 coins, but this is only an estimate. This date is significant because it was the last year proofs were struck in small numbers, before commercial distribution to a wider audience of collectors in 1858. This beautiful Gem displays a deep coating of elegant rose-gray, gold, and electric-turquoise coloration over remarkably clean surfaces. The eagle's left (facing) claw is weak, but the other design features are boldly outlined. There are a couple of tiny planchet flaws on the obverse, but no contact marks are seen on either side. In terms of conditional rarity, this coin is one of only two specimens graded at PR65 by PCGS, with none finer, as of (05/08).Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27TG, PCGS# 6411, GSID# 6434)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.35996oz
Mintage: 25
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: 7
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