Lot 1458
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. Needle sharp gem with lovely blue iridescent toning on the obverse, lighter violet hues on reverse. A glittering mirrored example that has rich frosted device luster. Boldness is found on all of the main design, including stars, both shields, and Liberty as well as the eagle, which is fortunately found on most of this 1878 emission. Here it is probably that the dies were spaced at the correct distance apart to prevent any weak metal flow in that area and the press adjusted for the right tonnage per square inch. In short, the designs are very strong for the date. Pop 13; 2 finer.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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