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Finest Known 1869 Seated Half, MS66

1869 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. WB-101. Throughout the various Seated Liberty series, from half dimes to silver dollars, there are a number of outright rarities, and many other condition rarities. The 1869 Seated half dollar falls in the latter category, with a mintage of just 795,300 coins. Take a look at the current certified population of the 1869 half through the combined reports of NGC and PCGS: 108 pieces in all circulated grades, 88 pieces in MS60 to MS64, eight in MS65, and just one, the present specimen, in MS66. It is the single finest 1869 half dollar that has ever been certified by NGC or PCGS.
Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert report only one distinctive variety for the date, with the 18 recut. These authors reported documenting six different die marriages, although the remaining five are simply positional varieties of the date. A study of date locations and varieties of these coins would require the establishment of a reference number system much like Bob Grellman established for the late-date large cent book.
This gorgeous Premium Gem has gray-ivory color over most of the obverse and reverse surfaces, accompanied by splashes of lime-green, pale blue, and gold. The strike is exceptional, with Liberty's hair, hands, sandal, and all stars are boldly defined. The eagle is similarly sharp, including bold claws. Population: 1 in 66, 0 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24JX, PCGS# 6325, GSID# 6287)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.35996oz
Mintage: 795,300

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