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1880 50C MS67 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint used one obverse and two reverse dies to deliver 8,400 busi

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1880 50C MS67 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint used one obverse and two reverse dies to deliver 8,400 busi
1880 50C MS67 NGC. The Philadelphia Mint used one obverse and two reverse dies to deliver 8,400 business strike Half Dollars in 1880. The present example was struck from the reverse that displays a faint die line in the denticles above the STAT in STATES. Wiley and Bugert (1993) report that examples of this die marriage often display softly defined reeds, but the NGC holder prevents us from examining the edge of the present Superb Gem. We can say for a fact, however, that every feature on the obverse and reverse of this coin exhibits razor sharp striking detail. The original toning is breathtaking in its kaleidoscope of colors. Cobalt-blue, salmon-pink, olive-gold, powder-blue, and lavender-gray shades overlay both sides in a somewhat target-like fashion. Isolated areas of near-brilliance are also noted in the lower and right obverse fields and along the right reverse border. A semi-prooflike finish is readily evident at direct angles, and the surfaces are free of even the most trivial disturbance. Despite a limited original mintage, the 1880 is not a particularly rare coin in an absolute sense. On the other hand, precious few of the Mint State survivors that were preserved at the time of issue have survived with surfaces that are pristine enough to warrant an MS67 designation. NGC and PCGS combined have seen only seven coins in this grade and none finer (10/02).From the Trane Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.