1897 50C MS(PCGS#6477)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3325

Grade

MS66

Price

5,280

Lot Description

1897 Barber Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). This is a richly toned, wonderfully original coin bathed in blended steel gray, antique gold and powder blue patina. Highly lustrous with a smooth and frosty texture, razor sharp striking detail is of further desirability for high grade type purposes. Rare premium Gem quality for the conditionally challenging Barber half dollar series of 1892 to 1915, this is one of the finest survivors of the 2,480,000-piece circulation strike 1897 known to PCGS, and it is sure to sell for a strong premium. PCGS Population: 11; 5 finer (MS-67 finest). PCGS# 6477. NGC ID: 24LY. Click here for certification details from PCGS.