1854 50C MS(PCGS#6279)

1854 50C MS (PCGS#6279)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

详细说明: 1854 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-101. MS-66 (PCGS). Tied for the finest graded of this date, which happens to be an important type issue as well as it includes the Arrows at the date. The surfaces are outstanding for this period with scarcely more than a couple of light reeding nicks and scuffs scattered over the surfaces. The strike is as sharp as ever seen on this elusive type coin, although nearly 3 million were minted, precious few were saved at the time, and in gem grades are quite rare today. Wholly satiny and lustrous with silver-white color and a hint of gold. Minor clashing evidence is found in the fields when studied. The Arrows at the date signify the reduction in silver content adapted in February, 1853, which brought the silver bullion value below the face value of these coins. Prior to this reduction, any pre 1853 silver coins found in circulation were gathered up and melted for the modest profit. Today, PCGS has seen a mere six examples this fine, with <em>none seen finer</em> of this date.