1873-CC 50C Arrows MS(PCGS#6344)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4224

Grade

MS64

Price

25,850

Lot Description

Important Very Choice Mint State 1873-CC Arrows Half Dollar 1873-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102, Die Pair WB-4. Rarity-4. Small CC. MS-64 (PCGS). This pleasing near-Gem half dollar is satiny and bright with strong luster in the fields and a blush of delicate peach toning. The strike is sharp on the stars and Liberty, as well as on the eagle and talons. Records from the Carson City Mint detail 214,500 pieces struck for the year, most of which were later melted or lost; a modest number survive and perhaps a couple of dozen can claim to be Mint State. Here is one of the finest seen, a highly desirable and attractive Mint State-64 piece. The CC mintmark is small, with the second C higher. PCGS# 6344. Provenance: From the Richard Jewell Collection. PCGS Population: 7; 2 finer (Mint State-66 finest).