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1879 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Despite the low mintages of 5

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1879 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Despite the low mintages of 5
<B>1879<50C> PR66 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Type One Reverse. Despite the low mintages of 5,900 business strikes and 1,100 proofs, either can be readily found as they were saved by collectors at the time of issue because of anticipated low mintages. That said, 1879 proofs with the cameo designation are not all that easily obtainable as evidenced by the population reports; NGC and PCGS combined have certified about 50 such coins, mostly at the Gem and lower grades. The current PR66 example displays somewhat of a white-on-black appearance as the boldly defined devices seem to float over the glassy fields. A barely perceptible film of light gold color hugs the rims of this otherwise untoned specimen, and an occasional faint slidemark on Liberty's highpoints can be seen under high magnification. This coin will not disappoint the new owner. Census: 5 in 66 Cameo, 5 finer (6/06).<BR><I>From The Mulholland Collection.</B></I>