1892 50C MS(PCGS#6461)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1368

等级

MS64

价格

14,944

详细说明

1892 Barber Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. An attractive example with superior eye appeal even for a coin at the upper reaches of the MS-64 grade level. Intensely lustrous surfaces exhibit a delightful frosty texture with swirling cartwheel effects evident under a light. Both sides are predominantly brilliant, but there are blushes of iridescent reddish-gold toning at the borders. Razor sharp striking detail is also of note on this premium quality example. Though it has a relatively low mintage figure of 934,000 coins, many 1892 half dollars were saved as souvenirs by the public as the first year of the new design from Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. This proved to be a short-lived phenomenon, however, for as a series the circulation strike Barber half dollar was a workhorse of commerce with little numismatic attention paid to most individual issues until decades after they were produced. The typical example is well worn and grades AG, Good or VG. Assembling a complete set of this series even in marginal Mint State quality would be a significant accomplishment for any numismatist. The Larry H. Miller Collection includes one of the finest Barber half dollar sets that your cataloger (JLA) has ever had the privilege of describing for auction. Without exception it comprises coins grading MS-64 and higher, including many examples that are tied for finest certified or otherwise qualify as Condition Census for their issue. This lovely 1892 in premium quality MS-64 is an outstanding way to open the Barber half dollar offerings from the Larry H. Miller cabinet. As a first year issue from the Philadelphia Mint with an uncommonly high rate of survival, the 1892 is the quintessential Mint State type coin in this challenging series, and this coin would also serve well in that regard. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS# 6461. NGC ID: 24LF. Click here for certification details from NGC.