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G
EM
1893-S B
ARBER
H
ALF
D
OLLAR
Enlargement
801
1893-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. Lovely shades of golden toning. Well struck with prooflike surfaces. The 1893-S is the first of a dozen diffi-
cult dates in the series to locate in Mint State. In Gem MS65 condition, the 1893-S is one of the scarcest dates of the entire Barber half dollar
series. The surfaces on this piece are semi-Prooflike and the coin is boldly struck with much eye-appeal. Devices, because they are frosted,
give an almost Proof-cameo quality to the coin. Any dedicated Barber Half Dollar collector would do well to secure this prize, since few other
dates will be so difficult to locate in Gem condition.
Pop 6; 1 finer in 66
. (
PCGS # 6467
)
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................$17,000 - 18,000
802
1894
.
PCGS graded Proof 66
. Only 972 minted. Lovely lav-
ender and blue obverse toning. A coin with a gorgeous original
surfaces and endless eye appeal, silver untoned surfaces for the
most part appearing on the reverse as when first struck. The
obverse generously toned by the magic of Nature’s bounty. A
generous amount of crisp detail for the type, as expected,
including those often problematic areas. Every device, including
the stars, the centers, 100% bold.
Pop 26; 10 finer, 1 in
66+, 9 in 67
. (
PCGS # 6541
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,500 - 3,700
803
1895-S
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. Old time toning. Frosty and
well struck.
Pop 30; 50 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6473
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $900 - 950
804
1897
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. Lovely light even blue toning.
This fully original toned Gem has glowing surfaces, strong lus-
ter, and no noticeable problems on either side. Very elusive in
Gem condition even though a P-mint, and with intact mint
bloom. Struck with the same methodical precision throughout
that is found on many Barber coins made at the Philadelphia
Mint.
Pop 10; 3 finer, 1 in 66+, 2 in 67
. (
PCGS # 6477
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,400
G
EM
P
ROOF
1898 B
ARBER
H
ALF
805
1898
.
NGC graded Proof 68
. Lovely even toning on both
sides. Only 735 minted.
Pop 11; 1 finer in 68 Star
.
Estimated Value ........................................ $8,500 - 9,000
