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1891 50C MS65 Prooflike NGC....

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1891 Half, MS65 Prooflike
Significant Field-Device Contrast

1891 50C MS65 Prooflike NGC. The 1891 pulled the mintage of half dollars out of the tailspin of the 1880s. For the first time since 1878 the production of halves was substantial; in this case with 200,000 pieces struck. This impressive example is brilliant throughout and displays noticeable depth of mirroring in the fields in addition to moderate frost over the devices. Sharply defined, except on the uppermost stars. Census: 3 in 65 Prooflike, 1 finer as Prooflike, 1 finer as Deep Prooflike (6/12).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24L6, PCGS# 6373, GSID# 6311)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 200,000

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Auction Info

2012 August 2-5 US Coins Signature Auction- Philadelphia #1173 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2012
2nd-5th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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