1892-O 50C MS(PCGS#6462)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1369

等级

MS64

价格

15,730

详细说明

1892-O Barber Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. Softly frosted surfaces exhibits wisps of iridescent reddish-gold toning that are boldest at and near the borders. The New Orleans Mint frequently encountered difficulty producing fully struck coins throughout the Barber half dollar series and, indeed, the present example is blunt at several of the obverse stars and the eagle's neck, left wing and left talon on the reverse. Many of the Mint State 1892-O half dollars that we have handled over the years have been softly defined over one or more of these features. In his 1992 book The Complete Guide to Barber Halves, David Lawrence goes so far as to estimate that "perhaps 30-50%" of Uncirculated examples are poorly struck. On the other hand, the Larry H. Miller specimen has universally full detail throughout Liberty's portrait, and many other design elements on both sides are bold to sharp. With expertly preserved surfaces that evoke thoughts of an even higher grade, this is certainly a superior quality coin in an 1892-O half dollar. At just 390,000 coins produced, the 1892-O has the lowest mintage in the circulation strike Barber half dollar series prior to 1913. Indeed, only the trio of key date Philadelphia Mint issues from 1913 through 1915 have lower mintages. The 1892-O benefited from its first year status, however, and Mint State survivors are more plentiful than one would otherwise expect. However, Gem Mint State examples are rare by any measure, and this premium quality MS-64 represents the finest realistically obtainable for most collectors. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. NGC Census: 27; 21 finer (MS-68 * finest). PCGS# 6462. NGC ID: 24LG. Click here for certification details from NGC.