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1402
1855 over 1854. Arrows
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. Toned with
mauve-gray patina and accented with dusky-gold mostly at the
border areas. The strike is a little soft on a couple of the stars
and lower portion of the eagle, common to this issue. On the
overdate, the crossbar of the 4 appears as a thin line between
the knob of the second 5 and the curve of that figure to the
right. True overdates from this period are unusual, but blun-
dered, mispunched dates are not. A perfect candidate for an
advanced collection.
Pop 3; 5 finer, 3 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66
.
(
PCGS # 6282
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,400 - 2,500
1403
1855-O. Arrows
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. Brilliant surfaces
and radiant satiny luster, this coin is sure to appeal to the high-
grade type collector or specialist in Seated Liberty coinage. Free
of significant abrasions, with an otherwise sharp strike that
wanes only around the obverse periphery.
Pop 70; 29 finer at
PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6283
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,300 - 2,400
1404
1855-O. Arrows
.
NGC graded MS-64
. A sharp strike shows
overall with only minor weakness on several of the obverse
stars. A couple of marks are noted; one on Liberty's right arm,
the other on her thigh. With brilliant surfaces and radiant, satiny
luster, this coin is sure to appeal to the high-grade type collector
or specialist in Seated Liberty coinage.
Pop 35; 29 finer
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,300 - 2,400
P
ROOF
1856 L
IBERTY
S
EATED
H
ALF
D
OLLAR
1405
1856
.
PCGS graded Proof 63
. With an estimated 20 to
25 pieces known, Breen speculated the 1856 proof Seated
Liberty half dollar was the rarest denomination of the year.
The present coin shows full details in all areas except sev-
eral of the right side obverse stars and the left (facing)
eagle's leg and talon. The fields are slightly subdued with
just a hint of light golden patina that presents a slightly
streaky appearance, especially on the reverse.
Pop 8; 5
finer, 4 in 64, 1 in 65
. (
PCGS # 6410
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
1406
1857
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. This richly original Gem exhibits
somewhat mottled golden-mauve toning over each side. Softly
frosted in texture, with some striking incompleteness on the
obverse stars, Liberty's head, and the letters of the denomina-
tion on the lower reverse. This was possibly the result of mis-
aligned dies. A respectable mintage of 1.9 million pieces
conceals the true scarcity of this half dollar issue in this high
grade.
Pop 5; 4 finer, 2 in 65+, 2 in 66.
(
PCGS # 6290
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,400
1407
1858
.
PCGS graded Proof 63
. In 1858, the Philadelphia Mint
began striking larger numbers of proof coinage of collectors
than in the past when proofs were only struck for special occa-
sions or for dignitaries. Unfortunately, the proof mintage for the
1858 half dollar is unknown, but estimated at just over 300
coins. They are identified by die damage to the upper portion of
the first shield stripe, and a die lump near the inner point of star
13. Faint sandy-tan patination enriches this well preserved
specimen. Well struck overall.
Pop 23; 29 finer
. (
PCGS #
6412
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,500 - 1,600
