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1860 50C MS67 NGC

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1860 50C MS67 NGC
<B>1860 50C MS67 NGC. CAC.</B></I> Tail Hub Variety One. WB-101. The Philadelphia Mint produced 303,700 half dollars in 1860. Wiley and Bugert, in <I>The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars,</B></I> note that the 1860 is "very scarce in any grade" and "currently underrated." On Hub Variety One, the base of the L in HALF is shorter and distinctly separated from the letter F; on Hub Variety Two, the base of the L almost touches the base of F. Specialists should note that Wiley and Bugert assign Mint State examples of WB-101 a Low R.6 rating. (Mint State examples of Tail Hub Variety Two/WB-102 are rated R.5.)<BR> This gorgeous Superb Gem yields exquisitely struck design elements and radiant luster, along with whispers of delicate light russet and electric-blue patina that gravitate to the borders. A few trivial contact marks scattered over each side are mentioned solely for accuracy. Light die polish lines are evident in the fields. The original, uncleaned surfaces point to a source other than the Guatemala hoard, in which virtually all examples were abrasively cleaned. Census: 1 in 67, 0 finer (1/08).<BR><I>From The Southwest Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Christian Gobrecht<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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