1913 50C PR(PCGS#6560)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

541

Grade

PR66

Price

5,040

Lot Description

1913 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. This exquisite specimen exhibits the most vivid and varied toning on the reverse that includes shades of iridescent antique gold, reddish-orange, cobalt blue, pinkish-apricot and olive-charcoal. The obverse is equally original, although with warmer and more blended reddish-gold, blue and olive-copper patina. Expertly preserved, carefully preserved and visually appealing, only the strongest bids will be competitive for this offering. The 1913 Barber half has a Proof mintage of 627 pieces. It is one of the scarcer Proofs of this type, and enjoys heightened demand among date collectors due to the low mintage, key date status of the circulation strike 1913 (just 188,000 coins struck). When found with the quality and eye appeal offered here, the Proof 1913 is exceedingly rare. A true "wonder coin" that ranks high on the list of highlights in this sale. PCGS Population: 24; 18 finer in this category (Proof-68 finest). PCGS# 6560. NGC ID: 24PH. Click here for certification details from PCGS.