1951 50C, DCAM PR(PCGS#96692)
1951 50C, DCAM PR (PCGS#96692)
November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction
- Auctioneer
- Stack's Bowers
- Lot Number
- 3210
- Grade
- PR65DCAM
- Price
- 2,640
- Lot Description
- 1951 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-65 Ultra Cameo (NGC). Untoned surfaces allow ready appreciation of uncommonly bold field to device contrast in a Proof 1951 half dollar. Fully struck, expertly preserved, and worthy of inclusion in the finest Franklin set. Regarding Deep/Ultra Cameo examples of this issue, Rick Tomaska (The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars, 2002) states: "RARE. All known examples are struck from repolished dies. The finest 1951 Franklins in ultra heavy [sic] possess breathtaking cameo contrast, and are so superior in appearance to the typical '51 as to make it difficult to believe such a qualitative difference could take place within a single year." PCGS# 96692. NGC ID: 27VB. NGC Census: 25; 19 finer in this category (Proof-67 Ultra Cameo finest).