1886 50C PR(PCGS#6447)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4198

Grade

PR67

Price

7,500

Lot Description

1886 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC. Extraordinary quality and eye appeal in a late date Proof Liberty Seated half dollar. Both sides are dressed in iridescent toning, the obverse particularly vivid in appearance with undertones of orange-gold and salmon-pink to dominant olive-russet color. Delicate, watery surfaces are remarkably free of contact and a delight to behold. A popular and eagerly sought Liberty Seated half dollar in all grades, the 1886 has a combined mintage of just 5,886 Proofs and circulation strikes. The Proofs, of which 886 pieces were produced, are often selected for inclusion in high grade date sets, for such pieces are more readily obtainable than their Mint State counterparts. On the other hand, few survivors are in as high a grade as the present Gem. An undeniable condition rarity that also offers exceptional visual appeal. Provenance: From the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911. PCGS Population: 6; 2 finer in this category (Proof-68 finest). CAC Population: 6; 1. To view all items from the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. To view supplemental information pertaining to the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. PCGS# 6447. NGC ID: 27UM. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.