Pinnacle Sells Number One PCGS Registry Set of Proof Barber Halves

Pinnacle is delighted to announce the purchase of the number one PCGS Registry set of Proof Barber Half Dollars, assembled by longtime client and astute collector Peter Kevorkian.

Proof Barber halves is one of Pinnacle's favorite series, and they have worked on four of the finest collections of these beautiful coins (Bruce Scher, Paul Taylor, and SDC along with this one). What truly sets Kevorkian's collection apart from the others is that each and every example is not only at or near the highest technical grade possible, but also possesses beautiful Cameo or Deep Cameo contrast. According to him, "Cameo contrast and eye appeal were the primary determining factors that went into the selection of each coin. Many times a higher grade coin was rejected because it did not meet my standards." He spent a tireless 17 years seeking out the créme de la créme of the series. Individually, each and every coin is a numismatic marvel, and grouped together the twenty-four coins are nothing short of a monumental accomplishment.

When Kevorkian came to Pinnacle Rarities with the difficult decision to sell, they were able to meet and deliver his asking price. Many of the examples in this collection were purchased from Pinnacle originally, and they are fortunate to frequently reacquire coins and collections placed in the past. The set sold intact via private treaty, certain to bring years of enjoyment to its new owner. The ease in which the collection traded along with its strong asking price proves yet again that fantastic coins bring equally fantastic prices.

Here is how the set breaks down:

• 1892 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1893 50C PCGS PR67+ DCAM
• 1894 50C PCGS PR66+ CAM
• 1895 50C PCGS PR68DCAM
• 1896 50C PCGS PR67+ DCAM
• 1897 50C PCGS PR68DCAM
• 1898 50C PCGS PR67DCAM
• 1899 50C PCGS PR67+ CAM
• 1900 50C PCGS PR67DCAM
• 1901 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1902 50C PCGS PR66CAM
• 1903 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1904 50C PCGS PR66CAM
• 1905 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1906 50C PCGS PR66+ CAM
• 1907 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1908 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1909 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1910 50C PCGS PR67+ CAM
• 1911 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1912 50C PCGS PR66+ CAM
• 1913 50C PCGS PR67CAM
• 1914 50C PCGS PR66CAM
• 1915 50C PCGS PR66CAM

Additional photos of these coins can be found on Pinnacle Rarities website, www.Pinnacle-Rarities.com . For further information, contact Kathleen Duncan at 800-724-7642 or [email protected].