1936 50C PR(PCGS#6636)

February 2025 Showcase Auction - U.S. Coins

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

1096

Erhaltungsgrad

PR67

Preis

6.000

Losbeschreibung

An exceptional Superb Gem Proof with eye appeal that matches the magnificent quality. Fully struck and sharply defined with a dusting of delicate antique silver tinting. Substantial reflectivity gleams from the fields on each side, offering strong contrast with the satiny finish on the devices.<p>The first Proof half dollar struck in the United States Mint since 1915, and the first of the Walking Liberty design type, the popularity of the 1936 with today's collectors knows no bounds. This is also the key date issue among Proof Walkers, the mintage of 3,901 pieces lower than that of the other six issues in this brief Proof series. The number of coins made available to collectors was only 3,874, the remaining 27 pieces reserved for assay; all of the former had been distributed to contemporary numismatists by the end of January 1937. Eagerly sought at all levels of preservation, the 1936 is a significant condition rarity above the certified Proof-66+ level. This is a fleeting opportunity for an impressive PCGS Proof-67 specimen that is sure to entice advanced collectors.