1905 50C MS(PCGS#6501)

February 2026 Showcase Auction - The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part II

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

25116

Grade

MS67

Price

10,200

Lot Description

A truly captivating Superb Gem that ranks among the finest known of this issue. Each side is lightly and pleasingly toned in iridescent olive-apricot and powder blue shades. The surfaces are further enhanced by full frosty luster and remain virtually pristine and untroubled beneath a glass. Well struck and impressive to examine under a light source.<p>The 1905 Barber half dollar is an elusive Philadelphia Mint issue, a date that saw a production run of just 662,000 circulation strikes. This represents the 11th lowest mintage figure of any issue in the series, and just 3,000 are thought to survive in all grades. Only 50 of these remain in grades of MS-65 or higher, and Superb Gems are virtually non-collectible. At PCGS MS-67, the present example is a magnificent condition rarity that is an ideal candidate for an advanced collection on the firm's Set Registry.