1959 50C, CAM PR(PCGS#86700)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

5174

Erhaltungsgrad

PR69CAM

Preis

6.600

Losbeschreibung

1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-69 Cameo (NGC). Both sides of this attractive coin are fully brilliant, allowing ready appreciation of bold field to device contrast. With a mintage of 1,149,291 pieces, the Proof 1959 half dollar is not rare in an absolute sense. On the other hand, Rick Tomaska (A Guide Book of Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars, 2018) asserts that "far less" than 1% of the mintage qualifies for a Cameo designation from major third party certification services. The author further states that "NGC-graded PF-68 cameo examples are rare." Grading even closer to perfection, this outstanding Proof-69 Cameo specimen is a significant strike and condition rarity whose offering in this sale represents an important bidding opportunity for advanced Franklin half dollar enthusiasts. Provenance: From the Pittstown Collection. NGC Census: 15; 0 finer in this category. The corresponding PCGS Population is 2/0. PCGS# 86700. NGC ID: 27VJ. Click here for certification details from NGC.