1916 50C MS(PCGS#6566)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2138

Grade

MS66+

Price

6,100

Lot Description

This beautiful upper end Gem exhibits delicate pinkish-gold iridescence to full, billowy mint luster. Satiny in texture with a sharp to full strike, expertly preserved surfaces are also of note for this impressive condition rarity.<p>Saved in significant quantities as a first year issue, the 1916 is more plentiful in Mint State than a limited mintage of 608,000 pieces might imply. Demand for this popular date remains strong, however, with the result that high grade examples in MS-64 and MS-65 are scarce from a market availability standpoint. In MS-66/66+ the 1916 is very scarce in an absolute sense, and with the quality and eye appeal it possesses, the present example with CAC approval is sure to sell for a strong premium.