Vividly Toned Superb Proof 1900 Half Dollar
The Price-Hugon Specimen
1900 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-68 (NGC). CAC.
A Proof of incredible quality, the present piece challenges perfection. The obverse displays light gray, gold, magenta, and blue toning over silver surfaces, while the reverse is a gorgeous blend of sunset colors -- blue, magenta and gold. A highly significant, impressive, and beautiful coin!
Popular for specimen type purposes as a turn-of-the-century issue, the Proof 1900 Barber half dollar was produced to the extent of 912 coins. Enough examples have survived that acquiring a lower grade piece up to Proof-64 should not prove all that difficult. Gems are scarce, however, and with the quality offered here, the Proof 1900 is a noteworthy condition rarity. Worthy of the strongest bids.
Provenance: From David W. Akers' sale of the Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection, May 1998, lot 202; Heritage's sale of the John C. Hugon Collection, January 2005 FUN Signature Sale, lot 4280; our (American Numismatic Rarities') William H. LaBelle, Sr. Collection sale, July 2005, lot 1193; our (Stack's) Henry Leon Sale, May 2007, lot 887; our (Stack's) J.A. Sherman Collection sale, August 2007, lot 722.
NGC Census: 7; 0 finer in this category. CAC Population: 3; 0.
PCGS# 6547. NGC ID: 24P4.
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