1893 50C Columbian MS(PCGS#9297)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

2220

Erhaltungsgrad

MS67+

Preis

3.960

Losbeschreibung

Vividly Toned Superb Gem 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar Among the Finest Certified 1893 Columbian Exposition. MS-67+ (NGC). A wonderfully original, vividly toned example that exhibits the most intense colors around the peripheries. The centers are dressed in warmer pearl gray, all areas with equally bold mint luster. Sharply struck and expertly preserved, this impressive condition rarity would do justice to the finest collection of classic commemorative coinage. The second year Columbian Exposition half dollar has an even higher mintage than the 1892, 4,052,105 pieces produced with 1,548,300 coins actually sold. Many of the remaining coins were placed into circulation for face value and others were melted. Now as then, this type is a favorite with collectors and aesthetically appealing Superb Gems such as this enjoy particularly strong demand. NGC Census: 1; 2 finer in this category (MS-68 * finest). PCGS# 9297. NGC ID: BYGG. Click here for certification details from NGC.