1897-S 50C MS(PCGS#6479)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

1386

Erhaltungsgrad

MS65

Preis

6.600

Losbeschreibung

1897-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. This lovely Gem is predominantly brilliant with full frosty mint luster. A few wisps of pale iridescent gold toning are present on both sides. Virtually all design elements are sharply struck, both sides as smooth and appealing as one should demand at the assigned grade level. The 1897-S tells a familiar story for a mintmarked Barber half dollar from the 1890s, one that begins with extensive commercial use from the year of issue. The typical survivors from New Orleans and San Francisco are well worn in AG, Good or VG. With a mintage of 933,900 pieces, the 1897-S is scarcer than most issues in this group, even in worn condition. In Mint State the 1897-S is rare. Exceptionally well preserved with eye appeal to spare, this premium quality MS-65 example is among the finer certified and would do justice to any advanced collection or Registry Set. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS Population: 12; 12 finer (MS-67+ finest). PCGS# 6479. NGC ID: 24M2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.