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N
EAR
-G
EM
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1897 H
ALF
E
AGLE
1978
1897
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo
. While the busi-
ness strike 1897 half eagle is among the more common
issues in the series, the similarly dated proof is a rare coin
that is extremely difficult to locate. Both sides present an
orange-gold appearance, but a couple of marks in the lower
left obverse field are seen that limit the assigned grade.
The sharply struck devices are moderately frosted, and the
highly reflective fields provide notable cameo contrast as is
indicated by PCGS. The eye appeal is similar to that of a
smooth, carefully preserved specimen.
Pop 1; 2 finer in
65.
(
PCGS # 88492
)
Estimated Value .................................... $10,000 - 11,000
G
EM
U
NC
1898 $5 L
IBERTY
1979
1898
.
PCGS graded MS-65+.
CAC APPROVED.
The
rich honey-golden surfaces have a satiny appearance and
just a couple of microscopic nicks which appear when
closely examined. The strike is sharp and the eye appeal is
exceptional for this issue. Scarce at the lofty Gem level and
rarely-seen quality for this later date Liberty half eagle. Per-
fect for the date or type collector who demands such high
quality.
Pop 1; 2 finer in 66.
(
PCGS # 8396
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
1980
1899
.
NGC graded MS-66
. A sharply defined, expertly pre-
served Gem with much to recommend to the advanced gold
type or date collector. Even rose-orange color shows on both
sides, the surfaces softly frosted in texture, with not a mention-
able blemish in evidence. Conditionally scarce.
Pop 71; 14
finer, 2 in 66+, 11 in 67, 1 in 68.
(
PCGS # 8398
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,250
1981
1900
.
PCGS graded MS-62
. Always a popular date to collect.
Fully lustrous with some minor abrasions. (
PCGS # 8400
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $370 - 400
1982
1901
.
NGC graded MS-64 PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
Rich yel-
low-gold with soft, satiny surfaces. With only a couple of tiny
field scuffs, this example is perhaps on the conservative side of
the grading scale. (
PCGS # 8402
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,050 - 1,150
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