What a STUNNING example! To call this 1897 half dollar SUPERB just does not even begin to capture the beauty and quality. It is all there and then some. This monumental Barber half is tied for second FINEST graded and it is absolutely of top notch, first class caliber. Subtle lilac-gray toning is dusted across the central portions of the obverse, surrounded by sea-green, gold, and colorful accents at the rims. The reverse is mostly sea-green, gold, and pale mauve tones. A vivid and brilliant mint luster swirls all over, enlivening the colors making them really pop, especially in a light. The design elements are sharply struck up with bold definition throughout. The eye appeal is excellent! PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 3. There is just a single MS67+ graded finer. The most recent example to sell in auction was the Formula 1 Collection coin we sold in January 2019 for $23,500. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $25,000. We would not be shocked if this SUPERB GEM brings a record price. Bound for the FINEST of Barber half dollar sets! Cert. Number 18555460 PCGS # 6477.00