1959 50C, CAM PR(PCGS#86700)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2154

Grade

PR69CAM

Price

5,612

Lot Description

Both sides of this attractive coin are fully brilliant, allowing ready appreciation of bold field to device contrast. With a mintage of 1,149,291 pieces, the Proof 1959 half dollar is not rare in an absolute sense. On the other hand, Rick Tomaska (<em>A Guide Book of Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars</em>, 2023 edition) asserts that "far less" than 1% of the mintage qualifies for a Cameo designation from major third party certification services. The author further states that "the finest NGC Signature Series specimens in PF-68 Cam are very rare." Grading even closer to perfection, this outstanding Proof-69 Cameo specimen is a significant strike and condition rarity whose offering in this sale represents an important bidding opportunity for advanced Franklin half dollar enthusiasts.