1858 50C PR(PCGS#6412)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

2298

等级

PR64

价格

19,868

详细说明

1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-64 (NGC). The 1858 is the first proof Seated half dollar for which we can realistically estimate an original mintage. Most sources provide a figure of approximately 300+ coins struck, but with so many examples melted as unsold, the issue is far rarer in today's market than such an estimated mintage might imply. Likely, the number of coins extant in all grades is on the order of 100-120 pieces, perhaps even fewer. In addition to a vibrant mint finish and sharply executed strike, this lovely specimen exhibits wonderfully original toning. Both sides are mostly bright silver in appearance, but the peripheries are further adorned with lovely cobalt-blue and antique-gold highlights that are most vivid when observed with the aid of a good light. Just a few widely scattered, hardly significant hairlines in the fields preclude an even higher grade. NGC Census: 9; 17 finer (PR-68 finest). PCGS# 6412. NGC ID: 27TH. Click here for certification details from NGC.