1901 50C MS67 认证号25200216, PCGS号6489

CAC. Laibstain. A very tough to find coin in MS 65 or above. This is a middle P-mint date that no one seemed to save in mint state condition, as proofs were more popular. Very nice toning on this fabulous piece. Tied with the Duckor collection specimen as the finest known. It is amazing to think that this coin has a population of only 2 in MS 67 whereas the very highly-sought after 1904-S has three in the same grade of MS 67. Finding an acceptable example like this one for our set was extremely difficult and required a long period of looking. Hunting for coins makes the experience enjoyable It provides a focus to locate an example (fun of the hunt) and the satisfaction when the acquisition is made. Mostly, we approach the set with an attitude of it not being completed. This provides us with the attitude that other coins are out there that would be acceptable upgrades, and keeps the collector spirit alive and well. Some day, we will consider the set complete, just not yet.

Ron Guth

The 1901 Half Dollar is common in just about every grade in which it is found.  The exception, of course, is in the grades of MS66 and MS67 where, like most Barber Halves, this date is very scarce.  None are known above MS67.  The 1901 is decidedly less common in superb condition than the 1900 and 1902, but it is not nearly as rare as the 1903 -- it more closely mirrors the 1904 and 1905.

The superb Thaine coin (mentioned below by Akers) is currently in a PCGS MS67 holder.  It is a remarkable coin, with intense luster and gorgeous color.  It's companion is the equally appealing PCGS MS67, formerly of the Shireman Collection.

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David Akers

This was one of the last Half Dollar [dates] added to Dr. [Thaine B.] Price's Collection. The reason for this is simple; in years of searching, he was never able to find a really high quality piece with the toning and eye appeal that he wanted. This long search for a Gem 1901 conclusively proved to me what I had long felt to be the case, namely, that this date and the other Philadelphia Mint issues from 1902-1905 are decidedly rare and underrated. They have always been regarded as little more than moderately common issues when, in fact, they are as rare and, in some cases, more rare than some of the popular mintmarked issues of the 1890's and early 1900's that have long been correctly recognized as rarities.