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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
1440
1884
.
PCGS graded MS-65+ PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
A bright
1884 Liberty Seated half dollar with satiny devices that offset
the semi-reflective fields, but not quite enough for a Prooflike
rating. The strike is bold throughout and the surfaces are free of
any distracting marks or abrasions. A small mintage of just
4,400 pieces were struck. This is a coin that will find a place of
prominence in the next collection.
Pop 1; 25 finer, 18 in 66,
6 in 67, 1 in 67+
. (
PCGS # 6366
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,400 - 4,600
1441
1884
.
PCGS graded Proof 65
. A colorfully toned finish to
both sides results in pools of electric-blue overall with a small
area of lilac-pink on the reverse. A satiny texture is noted on the
central devices, nearly enough to suggest a Cameo designation.
The delicate surfaces are uncommonly smooth for a proof half
dollar of this type. The low mintage (875 proofs and just 4,400
business strikes) 1884 is one of the more eagerly sought Liberty
Seated half dollar dates for high grade type purposes. Housed
in an Old Green Holder.
Pop 20; 17 finer, 14 in 66, 2 in 67,
1 in 68
. (
PCGS # 6445
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,800 - 2,900
The Agora Collection
.
1442
1885
.
PCGS graded Proof 64
. The devices and much of the
center details are brilliant on this Choice Proof half dollar, with a
touch of natural iridescence at the rims that adds to the cameo
effect. One of only 930 proofs struck for collectors.
Pop 87; 48
finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6446
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,300 - 1,350
1443
1886
.
PCGS graded Proof 62
. Wonderful blue toning shows
over the obverse while the reverse exhibits deep sunset-gold
with a hint of blue. The underlying surfaces twinkle from mirror
reflection. One of 886 Proofs struck. (
PCGS # 6447
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $650 - 700
1444
1887
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ.
CAC
APPROVED.
Attractive golden-russet iridescence drifts toward
the borders on both sides, the obverse also revealing intermin-
gled cobalt blue highlights at the rims. A pronounced contrast
between the fields and devices is readily appreciable at all
angles, there being no grade limiting or otherwise significant
marks to distract the eye. A warm and inviting near-Gem survi-
vor from a proof mintage of just 710 pieces.
Pop 18; 21 finer,
1 in 64+, 16 in 65, 4 in 66
. (
PCGS # 86448
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,800 - 1,900
The Agora Collection
.
1445
1888
.
ANACS graded Net Proof 60, Cleaned.
Obviously a
proof striking with sharp detailing, save for selected central
regions. The pretty color is of questionable origin. Only 800
proofs were struck this year.
Estimated Value ................................................... $550 - 600
