1874 50C MS(PCGS#6346)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1085

等级

MS65

价格

133,705

详细说明

Exceptional Gem Mint State 1874 Arrows Half Dollar 1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102. Large Arrows. MS-65 (NGC). CAC. OH. This is a truly memorable, stellar-quality Gem half dollar. The centers are snowy white and encircled by halos of reddish-gold and cobalt blue iridescence that are bolder on the obverse. The satiny complexion is uniform and unbroken throughout. The motifs are bold and the fields are smooth with delightful cartwheel visual effects. A premium quality example for the type, issue and assigned grade, only the strongest bids are likely to be competitive when this beautiful coin appears at auction. The weight of the half dollar was once again modified in 1873 when the Act of February 12 mandated an increase from 12.44 grams to 12.50 grams. The Mint once again decided to add arrows to the obverse before and after the date for coins struck to the new weight standard. This second Arrows Liberty Seated half dollar type remained in production only in 1873 and 1874, after which the basic Motto type returned, albeit with the weight standard as mandated in 1873. The Arrows type of 1873 to 1874 is more challenging to locate than its predecessor of 1854 to 1855, in all grades, both circulated and Mint State. 1874 has the highest mintage of this type at 2,359,600 circulation strikes and, as a result, it is obtainable with more or less patience in grades up to and including MS-64. Above that level the 1874 is rare, especially relative to the strong demand. An important condition rarity from the Miller Collection, this lovely Gem will be a highlight in another fantastic numismatic cabinet. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS# 6346. NGC ID: 24LA. Click here for certification details from NGC.