1871 50C PR65 PCGS. JD-2, R.3. JD-2 shows lapping inside and below the bottom of the reverse shield. This 1871 Gem pr...

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1871 Half Dollar, PR65
Colorful Border Toning

1871 50C PR65 PCGS. JD-2, R.3. JD-2 shows lapping inside and below the bottom of the reverse shield. This 1871 Gem proof shows sharply struck motifs layered in butter-gold luster. The reflective fields display delicate gold toning bordered by amber and violet shades that cede to a thin band of dazzling electric-blue at the far obverse edges. The reverse employs the same color palette, although not quite as vibrant as the obverse. From a mintage of 960 proofs, PCGS reports only six finer examples in non-Cameo. PCGS Population: 16 in 65 (1 in 65+), 6 finer (5/26).
Ex: Los Angeles Coins and Medals (Bonham's, 6/2017), lot 130.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27U6, PCGS# 6429, Greysheet# 6479)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.39oz
Melt Value: $29.64
Silver Spot: $76/oz (05-30-2026 6:43AM CT)
Mintage: 960

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