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Needle-Sharp Gem 1862 Half Dollar

1862 50C MS65 NGC. Golden-brown and apple-green colors grace the obverse margins and encroach upon the untoned center. The reverse features iridescent rose color framed by peach and sky-blue hues. An exquisitely struck piece with mint-made vertical striations that lend a mildly prooflike appearance. Scattered tiny marks deny a higher grade. A low mintage for a Philadelphia issue, only 253,550 pieces were produced. Population: 5 in 65, 9 finer (9/04).(#6307) (Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24J9, PCGS# 6307, GSID# 6280)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.35996oz
Mintage: 253,000


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Auction Dates
November, 2004
4th-6th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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