1879 50C, CAM PR(PCGS#86440)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2125

Grade

PR67CAM

Price

21,960

Lot Description

A splendid strike that is razor sharp to full is one of the first features that greets the viewer from both sides of this stunning specimen. It is certainly not the only positive attribute, for the surfaces are virtually pristine and sport strong field to device contrast. Untoned in the centers, the peripheries are ringed in halos of vivid reddish-orange iridescence that complete a picture of numismatic elegance.<p>Only 1,100 half dollars were struck in Proof for this year, furthermore circulation strike production collapsed as demand for new coins in circulation plummeted to negligible levels. The result is that the 1879 is an eagerly sought date among Liberty Seated half dollar specialists, and the inclusion of this Superb Cameo Proof will certainly enliven even the most advanced collection.