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Choice Proof 1862 Half Dollar
Clapp-Eliasberg Pedigree

1862 50C PR64 NGC. CAC. Rich gold and orange shadings drape a light silver-gray base on this gorgeous near-Gem proof, one of 550 specimens struck for the Civil War-era issue. The strike is bold, and the potent mirrors show only a few minor faults. NGC has certified just 34 numerically finer pieces (11/09). Per the Eliasberg catalog:
Ex: J.M. Clapp, probably before 1894; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate, 1942, Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1991.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27TN, PCGS# 6416, GSID# 6449)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.35996oz
Mintage: 550


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 8, 2010 for: $3,220.00
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