1909 50C, CAM PR(PCGS#86556)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2088

Grade

PR68CAM

Price

30,500

Lot Description

Gently mottled toning in blue-gray, pale mauve, olive-copper, olive-orange and antique silver greets the viewer from both sides of this stunning Ultra Gem Proof. The toning is iridescent in quality to allow ready appreciation of reflective fields that support - and contrast with - softly frosted motifs. Silky smooth in texture and a delight to behold.<p>Collector sales for Proof silver coinage waned in 1909, as contemporary numismatists placed fewer orders with the Mint due to their dislike of the Sandblast and Satin Proof gold coins of the era. The half dollar offered here is one of the very finest certified from a mintage of 650 Proofs and is eagerly awaiting inclusion in another highly regarded cabinet.