1873 50C Arrows, CAM PR(PCGS#86434)

The Regency Auction 57

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

249

Grade

PR63CAM

Price

1,939

Lot Description

THE BOYLSTON COLLECTION, PART IV Coined for just two years in 1873 and 1874, the Arrows were placed on each side of the date to indicate a miniscule change in the weight of the planchet, in accordance with the Mint Act of February 12, 1873. A popular type coin, this CHOICE example that has a bold mirrored brilliance in the fields. The devices are crisply rendered and frosted, creating a nice Cameo contrast. Only 550 Proofs were struck. PCGS 17, NGC 7. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $2,570 in July 2021 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,100. Fewer than two dozen examples have graded higher in the designation. Cert. Number 26294702 PCGS # 86434