1869 50C PR(PCGS#6427)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

523

Grade

PR65

Price

2,400

Lot Description

1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-65 (NGC). Untoned apart from blushes of pale gold and silver iridescence, both sides allow ready appreciation of mirrored reflectivity in the fields. The devices are minimally frosted in finish, and they are further set apart with razor sharp striking detail. This is one of the finer certified survivors from a mintage of 600 Proof 1869 half dollars, the issue scarce as a Gem, especially when compared to the more popular Proof Liberty Seated issues of 1879 to 1891. A find for the astute numismatist. Provenance: From the Dazzling Rarities Collection. NGC Census: 18; 15 finer in this category (Proof-68 finest). PCGS# 6427. NGC ID: 27U4. Click here for certification details from NGC.