1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS(PCGS#9357)

June 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3455

等级

MS66

价格

46,611

详细说明

1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition. MS-66 (PCGS). This wonderfully original Gem exhibits blended steel-blue, reddish-orange, sea-green and olive-copper toning to lustrous, satiny surfaces. Exceptionally smooth for the type. To celebrate San Francisco's recovery from a massive earthquake and devastating fires, along with the opening of the Panama Canal, the Panama-Pacific International Exposition was held in 1915 to great fanfare. As part of the celebrations, the Mint was authorized by the Act of June 16, 1915, to issue a series of commemorative coins from the half dollar all the way up to two $50 gold pieces. For the half dollar, Chief Engraver Charles Barber designed the obverse while his assistant George Morgan was tasked with creating the reverse. Up to 200,000 half dollars were authorized to be produced at the San Francisco Mint, but only 60,030 were actually coined, with 30 reserved for the annual assay. Ultimately, only 27,134 were sold at $1 apiece or 6 for $5, and the balance of 32,866 pieces were melted. Most examples are Mint State, though a few did see some brief time in circulation. Gem specimens are scarce and are eagerly sought, especially since the toning and surfaces can be of somewhat variable quality. This upper end MS-66 is surely among the most desirable survivors obtainable in today's market. PCGS# 9357. NGC ID: BYHP. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.