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1879 Half Dollar, Gem Mint State
Just 4,800 Business Strikes Made

1879 50C MS65 PCGS. After the passage of the Bland-Allison Act, minor silver coinage became an afterthought as the various Mints struck dollars, dollars, and more dollars. This Gem from the 1879 half dollar's desultory mintage of 4,800 business strikes has a near-silver obverse center with thin blue and peach ring toning around, the last color dominating the reverse. Population: 47 in 65 (1 in 65+), 68 finer (11/14).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24KS, PCGS# 6361, GSID# 6299)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 4,800


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2015
7th-12th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 8, 2015 for: $2,937.50
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