Lot 1716
1900 Barber Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. While not the finest graded for the date, this one boasts some of the most spectacular toning one will ever find on a Barber Half Dollar. The periphery is toned a deep blue and gold, with hints of sea-green fading to light rose at the inner ring, and white at the centers. Examination with a glass will note some stray lines, probably from examination or slight mishandling over the decades, but this coin is clearly a gem. Liberty's cheek is full and fresh, and drowning in mint frost, while the surrounding fields are well mirrored and reflective. It is important to note that every coin has some handling evidence, especially proof coins, as the delicate mirror surfaces show hairlines from something as simple as wiping dust from the mirrors. As this coin is celebrating its 100th year since coining, it seems like a good time to lock it away.
Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400.
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| Realized $4,025 |
