1906-O 50C MS(PCGS#6506)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1413

Grade

MS65

Price

5,040

Lot Description

1906-O Barber Half Dollar. MS-65 (NGC). An impressively sharp, remarkably well preserved example of one of the more underrated condition rarities in the Barber half dollar series. Striking detail is essentially full; in fact, the surfaces are highly lustrous with an intense frosty finish. A dusting of light champagne-pink iridescence enhances the appeal of this delightful Gem. Despite a much higher mintage (2,446,000 vs. 505,000 pieces), the 1906-O is scarcer than the 1905-O in Mint State. Q. David Bowers (2019) describes it as, "a major rarity in high-Mint State levels. One of the key issues among the later dates." For the astute Barber half dollar enthusiast, our offering of the Larry H. Miller specimen is an opportunity not to be missed. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. NGC Census: 6; 6 finer (MS-66 finest). PCGS# 6506. NGC ID: 24MW. Click here for certification details from NGC.