1920 50C Maine MS66 认证号18243350, PCGS号9326

Poorly handled from the beginning, finding a choice example of a Maine can be daunting. Originally issued in a plain coin envelope many specimens are either dipped white or roughly handled by non-collectors. Neither happened to this example. Gorgeously toned overall with a pallete of color including gold, rose and olive. An upgrade to a nice gem, but worth it with crisp devices and clean mark free surfaces.

David Hall

The 1920 Maine was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Maine's statehood. The mintage of this issue was a relatively high 50,028 pieces and many were saved. The original issue price was $1.00. Today, the Maine is one of the more available "early", i.e. pre-1930, silver commemorative issues. It is only a little bit rarer than the 1936 Robinson and 1935 Connecticut.

The average grade for a Maine is MS63 to MS65. There are some circulated examples known. Superb MS66 specimens can be found, but MS67 examples are very rare. Strike is not a problem with this issue but many Maines have numerous scratches and abraisions. Luster can be frosty and white.