1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS(PCGS#9254)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3242

等级

MS67+

价格

16,093

详细说明

1936-S Bay Bridge Opening. MS-67+ (NGC). A gorgeous example of the type that makes a strong impression in all regards. Billowy satin to softly frosted luster blankets both sides. The central obverse is close to brilliant, but there is toning that takes the form of warm champagne-pink, powder blue and reddish-gold, the patina more extensive on the reverse. The surfaces are exceptionally well preserved for the type, such that the viewer's mind immediately conjures thoughts of numismatic perfection. Half dollars of this design were authorized by act of Congress dated June 26, 1936 to commemorate the opening of California's San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Although the act allowed for a maximum coinage of 200,000 pieces, only 100,000 were produced for distribution to contemporary collectors (plus 55 assay coins). All examples were struck in the San Francisco Mint on November 4, 1936. Initial sales came to an end in 1937, with 28,361 unsold pieces being returned to the Mint for melting. Out of a net distribution of 71,369 coins, survivors can typically be had without undue difficulty in grades through MS-66. Superb Gems in MS-67, however, are scarce, and examples grading any finer are nothing short of rare. Indeed, this is one of the finest Bay Bridge commems that we have offered in recent memory, and it looms large among the highlights in the present sale. NGC Census: 8; 11 finer (MS-68 * finest). PCGS# 9254. NGC ID: BYFM. Click here for certification details from NGC.