1870-CC 50C MS(PCGS#6328)

1870-CC 50C MS (PCGS#6328)

The Regency Auction XXI May 2017

Lot Description: The first year of coining operations at the Carson City mint saw the mintage of quarters, half dollars, dollars, $5, $10, and $20. 54,617 half dollars were struck, and without any fanfare, all entered circulation in the wild west economy where they remained for years. The typically seen example has moderate to heavy wear and many have varying degrees of post-minting damage. The presently offered VF35 is a GEM for the grade. Boldly defined details in the devices still show subtle hints of surviving mint luster in the protected areas, especially in Liberty’s drapery folds. Rich russet-silver, olive-tan, slate-blue, and gold frame the reliefs. No abrasions, scuffs, scratches, signs of old cleaning, or any other flaws are detected. For the assigned grade, the eye appeal is SUPERB. PCGS 19, NGC 1. The last PCGS VF35 to sell in auction was in October 2011, which realized $8,924. Back in 2006, the NGC coin sold for $12,650 (and it had some serious scratches on the obverse). More recently a PCGS XF40 sold for $8,225 (but that coin had signs of a cleaning and was not as sharp as the presently offered coin. The Collectors’ Universe value is listed at $9,700. We would not be shocked if this lovely coin brought around that level, it is that nice! If you are an advanced Seated Liberty collector, do not overlook this coin! PCGS # 6328 Cert. Number 25202925 PCGS # 6328