1893 50C, CAM PR(PCGS#86540)

The Regency Auction XXI May 2017

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

256

Grade

PR66+CAM

Price

4,700

Lot Description

A beautiful GEM PROOF Barber half. A frosty silver-white tone graces both sides of this exceptionally well preserved surfaces. Distinctly contrasted mirror fields go up against the well struck, frosted devices. The mirrors offer a wonderful watery look with good clarity. The devices are crisp, the wire rim razor sharp. A narrow band of golden patina frames the rims on both obverse and reverse. Only 792 proofs were minted. PCGS 3, NGC 0. Only two auction appearances for a PR66+ CAM were for the same coin, both times it realized $6,463 in 2013. A PR67 CAM sold for $9,400 in June 2015. The market is beginning to recover, after putting Barber proofs on sale. If you are building a set, and still need a 93--this one is very nice! PCGS # 86540 Cert. Number 25647620 PCGS # 86540