1907-S 50C MS(PCGS#6511)

1907-S 50C MS (PCGS#6511)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: Significant Choice Uncirculated 1907-S Half Dollar Surprise Condition Rarity 1907-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). Handsome, fully original surfaces are toned in a warm blend of sandy-gold, pewter-gray and powder blue. Uncommonly smooth even at the Choice Mint State level, a bit of muting to the luster is all that seems to preclude a Gem assessment. Well struck overall with most features fully rendered and crisp. Among Barber half dollar specialists the 1907-S has long been known as a formidable condition rarity. Although the mintage isn't high, it is not low either - 1,250,000 pieces. Apparently this issue was virtually completely overlooked at the time it was released, and, today, the term rarity could be applied to a piece even at the AU level. David Lawrence (1991) says that the 1907-S "is the scarcest late date of the series in MS." The present offering is worthy of serious consideration. Provenance: From the Abigail Collection, Part III. PCGS Population: 11; 20 finer (MS-67+ finest). To view all items from the Abigail Collection, Part III click here. PCGS# 6511. NGC ID: 24N3. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.