Lot 1008
1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A rare proof issue that is seldom found, it is estimated that only 100 were struck in Proof. PCGS has graded 13 this high, with 4 graded higher. This particular one has medium steel toning over minor hairlines in the fields. Perfectly struck, as expected for a proof, and we note that this is an example of the "low date" as mentioned in Breen's proof book. One short lint mark below the first star to the rim will serve to identify it.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on December 4, 1945 for $22.50.
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