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Half Dollars 1856-o NGC graded Mint State 65. <b>Following removal of the arrows at the date, half dollar production continued at the mint at New Orleans when 2,658,000 pieces were made dated 1856. Of this number, nearly the entire mintage was soon absorbed into circulation. The need for change making was intense at this period, a time of booming commerce and expanding agriculture. Now and then a choice Brilliant Uncirculated 1856-O crosses the auction block, but gems are much scarcer, much less often seen. We are pleased to present a first-rate Mint State 65 example with the same type of beautiful original toning found on many from this collection of seated half dollars and quarters. Magnification reveals only a few tiny tick marks, on Liberty's cheek there are a couple, while a single one can be made out near her elbow on the limb that holds the liberty cap on a staff. Both shields are sharply impressed; the eagle's feathers and claws complete and bold; the rims outstanding for this issue with full denticle separation and no injury in the form of nicks or bruises.</b> This example shows a tiny bit of recutting on the 6 of the date, with portions of a lower numeral jutting out at the base. <p align="center">Superior Galleries was founded in 1929 and has been a leader in
the numismatic auction business since 1971.</p> <p align="center"><b>Consignments wanted for June 2 & 3, 2002 Pre-Long Beach Sale.</b></p> <p align="center"><b>Call Steve Deeds</b> at (800) 421-0754 ext 230.</p>
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