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1960-D 50C MS66 NGC. In spite of its substantial minta 1960-D[50C] MS66 NGC.

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1960-D 50C MS66 NGC. In spite of its substantial minta 1960-D[50C] MS66 NGC.
<B>1960-D<50C> MS66 NGC.</B></I> In spite of its substantial mintage of 18.2 million pieces, the 1960-D is surprisingly scarce in Gem and better grades. In MS66 it is especially elusive with only eight other pieces so graded by NGC, and one by PCGS (none are finer). An interesting story is related about these NGC MS66 coins in Rick Tomaska's book on Franklin halves (2002): "Some of the NGC coins featured spectacular color--deep iridescent purple, golden-olive on both obverse and reverse. The first reaction upon seeing these coins is that they were artificially toned. However, both NGC and PCGS has concluded they are genuine. This author agrees. The story behind this unusual group of superb 1960-D's is that they belonged to a customer who lived in a small town dominated by a sulphur mine. The continuous sulphur fumes coming from the mine certainly would have affected any silver coins in a manner consistent with the toning found on the monster 1960-D's." Tomaska then goes on to relate that, "The NGC coins (not FBL) last traded in the $3,000-$5,000 range. Considering the rarity and spectacular eye-appeal, those prices must be considered a bargain."<BR> This is a fantastically toned coin. We can add no more to Mr. Tomaska's assessment from several years ago, except to say that we believe this coin will sell at the upper end of the value estimate he related.