Stack's Bowers Galleries

Spring 2022 Baltimore Auction  –  4 - 8 April 2022

Stack's Bowers Galleries, Spring 2022 Baltimore Auction

US Coins and Currency

Part 1: Mo, 04.04.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 05.04.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Tu, 05.04.2022, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Tu, 05.04.2022, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 06.04.2022, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 07.04.2022, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Fr, 08.04.2022, from 12:00 AM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Classic Liberty Era Label. Proof-68 Ultra Cameo (NGC).

The incredible surfaces of this 1888 half dollar are as bright and fresh as the day the coin was struck. It displays not only full, razor sharp striking detail, but also captivating ultra cameo contrast between the fields and devices. Fully brilliant allowing ready appreciation of these desirable attributes. In addition, the surfaces are nice and problem free -- well deserving of the assigned grade. Extraordinary! The entire mintage for the year in Proof halted after 832 pieces slid down the coining chute. This is arguably the finest known Proof 1888 half dollar and offers sensational quality and eye appeal. It is a majestic coin destined to be the centerpiece of an advanced collection.

PCGS# 96449. NGC ID: 27UP.

NGC Census: 1; 0 finer. PCGS has yet to certify a single example in the DCAM category finer than Proof-65+.

Estimate: $ 15000

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Price realized 22'000 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 15'000 USD
The auction is closed.
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