1874 50C Arrows, CAM PR(PCGS#86435)

1874 50C Arrows, CAM PR (PCGS#86435)

The January 2011 Tampa Bay Rarities Sale

详细说明: 1874 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). Secure Holder. Second of only two proof deliveries in the Arrows, Motto Seated Half Dollar series, the 1874 is a bit more available than the 1873 with a higher mintage of 700 pieces. Still, Gem-quality survivors of this issue are not common, Proof-64 being the highest numeric grade that is usually available in today's market.<br />     An important departure from the norm for the issue, this beautiful proof 1874 is a handsomely original Gem that features rich toning on both the obverse and the reverse. For the former side we note dominant reddish-apricot iridescence that yields to bolder copper and cobalt highlights at the denticles. The reverse, on the other hand, reveals even bolder cobalt-blue peripheral toning around a sandy-gray center. More direct angles call forth vivid undertones in multiple colors, but not even close inspection reveals a worrisome blemish. Nicely contrasted in finish, and conditionally rare for both the issue and the type.