Lot 2943
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No arrows, closed 3. NGC graded Proof 67. Lovely rainbow toning on the obverse while the reverse shows rich gold and blue colors. Only 600 proofs minted. One would be hard pressed to find survivors of this Proof 1873 half dollar issue that are more stunning than the present specimen with its colorful patina. Whereas many survivors of the 1873 No Arrows are dullish or show uneven, uninspiring color, the present example is most praiseworthy for the rich colors. They explode like a Fourth of July fireworks display into bright crimson red with purple, gold to orange, and on to blue iridescence at the edge, the reverse, as described, a perfect blend of gold and blue. The inventory of colors is nonstop. What's more, the key devices which have to compete with this color for your attention, are themselves outstanding. Fully brought up with light mint frost, the devices seem to float atop the illimitable depth of reflectivity in the fields. Now that is a mouthful, and we beg your pardon, but the coin deserves no less. Lastly, there are no inconvenient post-production marks or defects to make the true connoisseur turn his head. Everything is pristine and beautiful. Tied for the finest of only two Proof 1873 No Arrows halves in this grade. Pop 2; none higher.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
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| Realized $13,800 |
