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1878 50C
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Sold on Feb 22, 2001 for:
$2,932.50
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Colorful 1878 Seated Half Dollar
1878 50C MS 65 PCGS. The 1878 is the final high mintage (1.3 million pieces) issue in the Seated half dollar series. Since the Mint melted many of these coins to provide bullion for Morgan dollar coinage, the 1878 is not as common as its mintage might imply, particularly in the finer Mint State grades. We have never handled a more beautiful 1878 half dollar. Rainbow toning blankets both sides and provides eye appeal that would do justice to an even higher grade. Of course, the surfaces are free of mentionable abrasions, and frosty luster and sharp striking quality are desirable characteristics of both sides. Population: 6 in 65, with only one finer (12/00).From the Tyler Dillon of Wellesley Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24KN, PCGS# 6358, GSID# 6298)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 1,378,400
Auction Info
2001 February Long Beach Signature Sale #248 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2001
22nd-24th
Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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