Lot 1842
1890. Seated half dollar. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Superb surfaces throughout and stark white in color. Well frosted on the devices and boldly struck, as expected. NGC has graded 2 as PF-66 Cameo of this date, with 4 higher and one other as PF-67 Ultra Cameo. If you love the splendid contrast between the cameo devices and mirror fields, then we highly recommend this specimen.
By 1890 the Philadelphia Mint had really perfected the process for making proof coins. The dies were carefully polished with the devices etched to create the cameo frost. The heavy frost quickly wore down as a handful of coins were struck, and the majority struck are the regular proofs, without the ultra or even full cameo contrast as seen here. Spot and toning free, and this coin probably looks virtually the same as the day it was struck.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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