Lot 2925
1856 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Well struck and mostly white. Scarce date in Proof. What one sees usually on this mint's coinage is an unconvincing impression left by the recoil of the dies; greatly to our pleasure and the bidders' enjoyment, on the other hand, that is not the case with this rare 1856 No Motto half. The coin is sharp, very sharp, in fact. A nearly gem quality white surface example, with great mirrors and nice fresh mint bloom allows for hours of enjoyment. And just pause for a moment to think about the fact this coin was sold two years prior to the time the mint first offered Proof coins to collectors. Only an occasional visitor to the Philadelphia Mint walked away with a Proof single or (very rarely) with a Proof run of denominations. The coin's appeal is, and always will be, irresistible. All you will have to do will be to see that the bid is for the right figure and to supervise the placing of the coin into the mail for delivery to your address. Pop 2; none finer in Cameo at PCGS. (PCGS # 86410) .
The 1856 half dollar was considered a rarity even in the early years of coin collecting. Many early Proofs have been mishandled, cleaned or "improved" (usually disastrously so) since then. The 1856 Proof 64 offered here is exceptionally choice, far better than anything you will likely ever own!
Estimated Value $10,000 - 14,000.
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| Realized $12,075 |
