1864 50C, CAM PR(PCGS#86418)

1864 50C, CAM PR (PCGS#86418)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1864 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63+ Cameo (NGC). CAC. Otherwise silver-tinged surfaces exhibit gently mottled golden-russet iridescence toward the borders. The design elements are fully struck, softly frosted in finish, and set against a backdrop of mirrored reflectivity in the fields. The 1864 half dollar is one of the widely exported and heavily melted circulation strike issues from the Civil War, and as such is one of the scarcest Philadelphia Mint issues of the No Motto Liberty Seated type. This, of course, puts date pressure on the extant Proofs, adding to their desirability to collectors. This is a premium Choice survivor from a limited mintage of 470 Proofs, a coin that would make an impressive addition to many cabinets. Provenance: From the BASH Collection. NGC Census: 1; 20 finer in this category (Proof-67 Cameo finest). To view all items from the BASH Collection click here. PCGS# 86418. NGC ID: 27TR. Click here for certification details from NGC.