1888 50C MS67 PCGS....

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1888 50C MS67 PCGS. The low 1880s half dollar circulation strike mintage was due to the implementation of the Bland-Allison Act of 1878 that required mints to purchase vast amounts of silver bullion for the production of silver dollars.
The 12,001-piece 1888 half is extremely difficult to locate in the Superb Gem level of preservation. Both sides are awash in potent luster and are devoid of toning. Except for the usual softness in the hair atop Liberty's head and the adjacent stars, the design elements are sharply struck. Impeccably preservation characterizes both faces. Population: 4 in 67, 0 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N1)

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

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