August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Virtually Pristine Proof 1883 Half Dollar
1883 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC).
Dusted with the lightest silvery iridescence, most viewing angles reveal sparkling mint brilliance for this exquisite Proof. It is sharply to fully struck with bold cameo contrast between the fields and devices. Expertly preserved, as well, and a delight to behold. The 1883 is part of a run of low mintage half dollar issues that define the final years of the Liberty Seated series. For every year from 1879 to 1891 the Philadelphia Mint was the sole producer of this denomination, and its output of circulation strikes was universally small. The year 1883 saw just 8,000 such pieces emerge from the dies, survivors of which are elusive in all grades, both circulated and Mint State. Such a dearth of circulation strikes has resulted in heightened demand for the year's 1,039-piece Proof delivery and those pieces have also long enjoyed a strong following among specimen type collectors. This is one of the finest known to NGC, and it would make an impressive addition to any numismatic holding.
PCGS# 86444. NGC ID: 27UJ.
NGC Census: 6; 3 finer in this category (Proof-68 * Cameo finest). The corresponding PCGS Population is 4/0.
From the Arlington Collection.
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| Price realized | 5'250 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 9'500 USD |
