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Vibrant 1927-S Half Dollar, MS66

1927-S 50C MS66 PCGS. After a four-year hiatus, half dollar production resumed in 1927 with a mintage of 2.392 million pieces. All half dollar mintage in this year occurred at the San Francisco Mint.
The issue is plagued by several problems. Since half dollars had not been minted since 1923, they were urgently needed for commercial transactions. Consequently, they were not produced and handled with the best of care. Most examples were poorly struck in the central areas, with Liberty's hand often completely missing. Surface abrasions are also plentiful. These problems help explain the paucity of Gem and finer pieces in the certified population.
Our MS66 offering, while lacking completeness of strike, displays sharp definition in the gown lines, Liberty's face, and the eagle's breast feathers. The partially defined thumb shows some separation with the adjacent branches. Light golden-brown, bluish-purple, and sky-blue patina adorns vibrantly lustrous surfaces, and each side reveals just a few minute marks. Population: 6 in 66, 0 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24RA, PCGS# 6587, GSID# 6726)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz
Mintage: 2,392,000

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