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1434
1880
.
NGC graded MS-62 PQ
. Lightly toned with prooflike
surfaces. Only 8,400 pieces were minted for circulation. A
scarce date.
Pop 65; 72 finer
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $800 - 850
1435
1881
.
NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo
. The low business-strike
mintage of 10,000 half dollars was accompanied by a proof pro-
duction of just 975 pieces. This attractive, barely toned Gem
proof is sharply detailed throughout, with deeply mirrored fields
that contrast nicely with the frosted devices.
Pop 18; 21 finer
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,100 - 3,200
1436
1881
.
PCGS graded Proof Genuine, UNC Details, Ques-
tionable Color. Our grade is Proof 60+.
Some striking soft-
ness is noted on the reverse, typical of some proofs of this era.
The color has been questioned by PCGS, so we say it is still col-
orful and bright. Electric-blue and sunset-gold hues dominate
each side. (
PCGS # 6442
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $550 - 600
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1437
1882
.
NGC graded Proof 68
. This coin represents the
single finest graded by NGC for a Proof designation, and a
coin of awe inspiring elegance for its colorful toning and
exceptional quality. Toned with variegated circles and swirls
of multicolored iridescence featuring hues of blue, green,
gold, reddish-pink, mauve, and others. The assigned grade
of Proof 68 confirms the surface quality, which is absolutely
incredible for a half dollar of this period. With a mintage of
just 1,100 pieces, it would be hard to imagine a finer exam-
ple could exist. Struck during the period of tiny mintages
for business strikes as well, so precious few half dollars
dated 1882 still survive.
Pop 1; none finer at NGC
.
Estimated Value ...................................... $9,000 - 10,000
1438
1882
.
PCGS graded Proof 65
. Stunning cobalt-blue toning
decorates each side of this exquisitely preserved, sharply struck
Gem proof specimen. Traces of deep sunset-red are also noted
at selected border areas. Especially desirable with this outstand-
ing level of visual appeal.
Pop 31; 20 finer, 18 in 66, 2 in
67
. (
PCGS # 6443
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,500 - 2,600
The Agora Collection
.
1439
1883
.
NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo
. A nice bold strike with
just a hint of golden toning at selected areas of the periphery,
and a little spotty purple color on the reverse. Well detailed for
this more difficult P-mint proof from the low-mintage 1880s.
The fields are nicely mirrored and the satiny devices contrast
nicely. One of the smartest looking proofs of this date and
grade. Only 1,039 pieces were struck.
Pop 19; 20 finer
.
(
PCGS # 86444
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,000 - 3,300
