1857 50C

Click the image to load the highest resolution version.

Sold on Jul 28, 1994 for:

$2,640.00 Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder

Get one of these:

Share this lot

Track Item Printable Auction Results

Sell One of These

Description

Auction Info

Guides & Info

Description

NGC 1857 PR 64. Struck from the Beistle 1-A dies, as are all proofs of this year. An unknown number of proofs were struck of this year, and it has been estimated that perhaps as many as 20-25 may still exist in all grades. 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. Thus, the collectibility (and rarity) of this date is much greater than a coin from just one year later. Breen states the half dollars are quite rare from 1857 and of comparable scarcity to the small cents, which are the most difficult denomination of the year.
Striking details on this half are very crisp, showing no softness on any portions of the design. The fields are deeply mirrored, but this is not immediately apparent because of the opaque nature of the toning that covers both sides and subdues much of the flash from the fields. The toning is a dusky combination of gray on the devices with mottled rose, blue, and silver in the fields. An important proof for the specialist or a collector who wishes to have an unusual date for a No Motto half in his proof type set.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27TG, PCGS# 6411, GSID# 6434)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.39oz
Mintage: 25

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

Page Views: 270

Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Sales Tax information | NGC Coin Grading Guarantee

Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More

Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial

Sold on Jul 28, 1994 for: $2,640.00

Track Item