1896 Barber Half Dollar. JD-1. Rarity-2. Proof-68 (PCGS). CAC.

Exquisite Ultra Gem Proof 1896 Half Dollar 1896 Barber Half Dollar. JD-1. Rarity-2. Proof-68 (PCGS). CAC. Simply put, this is one of the finest, most stunning Proof Barber half dollars of any date that your cataloger (JLA) has ever had the privilege of bringing to auction. Obviously a coin that spent decades stored in the original tissue paper as issued by the Mint, both sides exhibit mottled, multicolored, iridescent toning that includes shades of steel-mauve, salmon-pink, sandy-gold and cobalt blue. Considerable brilliance remains, especially on the obverse, and a brightly reflective finish from the dies is easy to appreciate. Full strike detail and a virtually pristine appearance round out an impressive list of attributes for this awe-inspiring Ultra Gem Proof. Mintage: 762 Proofs, this being one of the absolute finest available to today's discerning numismatists. Provenance: From Legend Rare Coin Auctions' sale of the Young-Dakota Collection, March 2019 Regency Auction 31, lot 268; Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Event of October 2019, lot 117; Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 43, February 2021, lot 165. PCGS Population: 2; 0 graded higher in any category. CAC Stickered Population: 1; 0. PCGS# 6543. NGC ID: 24NY. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

Estimate:£0.74

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