1912-S 50C MS66 认证号19806552, PCGS号6526

Laibstain. Eliasberg from Clapp Estate. The coin was obtained directly from the San Francisco Mint by Mr. Clapp in 1912. The coin was then purchased by Louis Elisaberg as part of the Clapp Estate; he purchased the Clapp collection to fill out many holes his collection at that time. This is a very nice coin with underlying luster, strong strike and nice toning. This is one of four Clapp/Eliasberg coins in the set and there is no better pedigree, in our opinion. We feel priviledged to own and hold these historical coins as part of our set. Originally we purchased the coin without the pedigree, but Ron Guth of PCGS recognized this coin, and let us know it is from the Eliasberg Collection.

Ron Guth

The 1912-S Half Dollar has a split-personality.  It is scarce as far as Barber Halves go, but it also happens to be the most common S-Mint in Gem condition.  A small number of MS66 examples seem to be sufficient to satisfy collector demand.  MS67 examples are rare, with none certified by PCGS.  This date boasts a strong strike and nice luster.  Occasionally, a coin will be described in auction descriptions as "Prooflike", but these are rare exceptions.

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David Akers

Although often available in the lower Uncirculated grades, in Gem condition the 1912-S is both rare and somewhat underrated. It is not quite as rare as the 1911-S, but it is more rare in Gem than the 1909-S, 1910-S and the S Mint issues from 1913 to 1915.