1894 50C, CAM PR(PCGS#86541)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1447

Grade

PR67+CAM

Price

7,200

Lot Description

1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-67+ Cameo (NGC). CAC. Rich apricot and steel-blue patina is seen over the obverse, the reverse exhibits a crescent of deep iridescence at the base. Boldly struck for the issue with intense satiny luster across the devices. The fields are watery and reflective, offering noticeable contrast on each side. The third issue in the Proof Barber half dollar series, the 1894 has a tiny mintage of just 972 pieces. This specimen ranks among the finest examples, with just 3 coins certified finer by NGC in this category. NGC Census: 2; 2 finer. PCGS# 86541. NGC ID: 24NW. Click here for certification details from NGC.