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1852 Seated Half Dollar, MS63
Low-Mintage Philly Issue

1852 50C WB-101 MS63 PCGS. A splendid example with light to medium olive-gold and plum-mauve toning. Lustrous and minimally marked with softness noted on Liberty's hair and nearby stars. The 1852 has a mintage of only 77,130 pieces, and at least a portion of the issue was likely melted by speculators, since the bullion value exceeded face due to the California Gold Rush. Population: 21 in 63, 10 finer (1/17).

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 572083, Base PCGS# 6268)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 13.36 grams
ASW: 0.38658oz
Mintage: 77,130


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2017
16th-19th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 445

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 17, 2017 for: $3,525.00
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