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Description
Lustrous 1888 Gem Half Dollar
1888 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. The low mintages of half dollars from the 1880s were occasioned by the implementation of the Bland-Allison Act of 1878. Only 12,001 business strike halves were produced in 1888. Splashes of apple-green, orange, and sky-blue adhere to the lustrous surfaces of this pleasing Gem, and a well executed strike imparts strong detail to the design elements. Nicely preserved throughout. Population: 20 in 65, 22 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24L3, PCGS# 6370, GSID# 6308)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 12,001
Auction Info
2009 September Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1129 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2009
10th-13th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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