1898 50C, DCAM PR(PCGS#96545)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1452

Grade

PR66DCAM

Price

6,300

Lot Description

1898 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). The fully brilliant fields and devices provide a gorgeous contrast in textures and brightness on both sides. A truly pleasing specimen that is every bit the Gem Proof the holder proclaims it to be. It is easy to see why this coin is among the 16 finest DCAM Proofs of the date certified by PCGS. Provenance: From the Birdwatcher Type Set, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit The Nature Conservancy. PCGS Population: 7; 9 finer within the designation (Proof-68 DCAM finest). PCGS# 96545. NGC ID: 24P2. Click here for certification details from PCGS.