1936 50C Cincinnati MS(PCGS#9283)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1577

Grade

MS67+

Price

15,000

Lot Description

1936 Cincinnati Music Center. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. Gold Shield Holder. Offered is a Condition Census quality example of this challenging classic commemorative type. Virtually pristine satin surfaces exhibit multicolored peripheral highlights around silver-tinged centers. It is a lovely Superb Gem that belongs in the finest set. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cincinnati, Ohio as a center of music, half dollars of this type were authorized by an Act of Congress dated March 31, 1936. The maximum allowed mintage of 15,000 pieces was achieved, with 5,000 coins struck at each of the three operating mints (Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco). The coins were originally distributed as part of three-piece PDS sets at a cost of $7.75/set. PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer. PCGS# 9283. NGC ID: BYCJ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.