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Lot 2937

1868 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Mostly white with gold toning near the edges. 600 proofs minted. Satin devices that are almost frosted with pleasant, glowing silver color balanced by sleek watery mirrors with almost infinite depth. Full and glittering with the only color at the extreme margin on both sides. So much, then, for the luster. As for the devices, these were struck with sufficient power by the specially made Proof dies that they left all design elements showing, and showing clearly, unlike many where a few areas mushy. Proofs in this period were struck on the mint's special hydraulic press used for the high relief Mint Medals and similar items requiring a high-impact "squeeze" from the dies, rather than the usual stamping or pounding for the commercial strikes meant to circulate. Pop 2; 2 in 65 Cameo Star; 1 in 66 Cameo Star; 1 in 67 Cameo Star.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300.

 
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