1871 50C PR66 NGC....

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Toned PR66 1871 Half, Ex: Kaufman

1871 50C PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Despite a sizeable (for the era) original mintage of 1.2 million coins, the 1871 is scarce in Mint State and rare as a Gem. As such, proofs (960 coins of which were produced) are often called upon to represent the issue in high quality date sets. One should not be fooled, however, into thinking that a Premium Gem proof 1871 Seated Half is plentiful. This is a conditionally challenging issue in its own right with only 12 coins graded PR66 or PR66 Cameo by NGC and PCGS combined and a mere five finer (6/08). The obverse is toned in mottled olive-copper shades with a splash of apricot-orange patina in the center and some golden-blue undertones that are most readily evident at the right periphery. The reverse is extensively patinated with dominant antique-copper color and similarly shaded undertones. Sharply struck overall, and free of even a single visible imperfection.
Ex: Philip Kaufman Collection (Heritage, 11/2002), lot 7394.

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

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.39oz
Mintage: 960

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