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1422
1873-CC. Arrows
.
PCGS graded XF Details, Tooled.
Evi-
dence of smoothing is seen in the right obverse field. The sur-
face are a dull steel-gray color with deeper tones at the rims.
(
PCGS # 6344
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $550 - 600
1874 A
RROWS
G
EM
P
ROOF
1423
1874. Arrows
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ.
CAC
APPROVED.
This represents the second of two proof
deliveries of the Arrows at Date, With Motto Seated half
dollar series. The 1874 date is a bit more available than the
1873 with a higher mintage figure of 700 pieces. Still, Gem-
quality survivors of this issue are not common, Proof-64
being the highest numeric grade that is usually available in
today's market. This beautiful proof 1874 half dollar is a
remarkable original Gem that features deep multicolored
iridescence on both sides. On the obverse, deep sunset-red
and pink colors yield to electric-blue accents at the outer-
most peripheral areas. The reverse exhibits similar, but
slightly lighter colors including silver-gray, pink, and russet
throughout the center with electric-blue at the border
areas. An imperfection on the PCGS holder should not be
confused as a spot at the center of the obverse. Nicely con-
trasted in finish, and conditionally rare for both the issue
and the type.
Pop 15; 9 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6435
)
Estimated Value ...................................... $9,500 - 10,000
1424
1874. Arrows
.
PCGS graded Proof 64.
CAC APPROVED.
The weight of half dollars was changed in 1873 from 12.44 to
12.50 grams and arrows were added to each side of the date to
signify the weight change. The arrows were continued for
another year in 1874. Proofs of this design type are always
highly sought after by collectors. This piece has sparkling, mir-
rored fields beneath speckled sunset-russet and rose toning on
the obverse and reverse. Few technical distractions are appar-
ent on this near-Gem. Fully struck, as befits the method of man-
ufacture. Only 700 proofs were minted in 1874.
Pop 60; 24
finer
. (
PCGS # 6435
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,300 - 3,500
1425
1874. Arrows
.
NGC graded MS-63
. A satiny specimen that
is moderately toned and exhibits a sharp strike for this elusive
type issue with Arrows at the date. Clean surfaces in terms of
handling and certainly close to the Choice level as there are so
few bagmarks present on the surfaces.
Pop 28; 69 finer
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,400 - 1,500
1426
1875
.
NGC graded Proof 65
. A near full strike is presented
over bright, untoned surfaces. The fields reveal a nicely mir-
rored finish as the coin rotates under a light. Uncommonly
smooth for such a large-size silver coin with delicate proof sur-
faces, this piece would do nicely in a high-quality type or date
set. Only 700 proofs were struck.
Pop 24; 14 finer, 7 in 66, 6
in 67, 1 in 68.
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,700 - 2,800
1427
1875-CC
.
PCGS graded MS-64.
CAC APPROVED.
The
1875-CC is one of the more readily obtainable Carson City
Seated half dollars, but it is still slightly scarcer than the '76-CC
and '77-CC in most grades. In this lot, we offer a conditionally
scarce Choice specimen awash in rich lilac-gray toning. Well
struck throughout, with only minor weakness on a couple of the
stars, the softly frosted luster remains suitably vibrant. Undeni-
ably original, and perfect for high-grade date purposes as well
as inclusion in a mintmarked type collection.
Pop 29; 7 finer,
5 in 65, 1 in 66, 1 in 66+.
(
PCGS # 6350
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,800 - 5,000
