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Item: 1856-S Half Dollar, XF Light Clean

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Category: Coins > Half Dollars > Liberty Seated

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PCGS: 006289

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Price: $905

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The Midwest Summer Sale 2025 View Lots
7/18/2025 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #429 - 1906 NGC PR-66 Star CAC
Gold $5-Liberty Head Half Eagle
Dab Revisited Consignment. 1 graded PR-66+, 6 higher at NGC, however, at last check, the cataloger could not find in the NGC population report any mention of the present PR-66 "star" example, even though it was certified at least some twenty years ago. In 1906, the mint produced merely 85 proof half-eagles, the lowest mintage since 1898, and these were struck under different aesthetic intent from 19th century pieces. Cameo designations are extremely rare (and DCAM unheard-of) for the late-dates in the series. In this case, NGC did not go quite that far with designation, yet the "star" designation for superior eye-appeal clearly denotes the borderline cameo effect produced by delicate matte texture on the portraits. Mirrors are as deep as ever for the series -- the mint had merely elected to move to an "all brilliant" proof format early in the 1900s.

Curiously, it is actually more difficult to describe high-grade proof examples compared to coins with anomalies that require mention. Here, the surfaces are so immaculate and filled with pristine old-gold character that there is practically nothing off-quality to mention. Extremely faint handling marks can be found with persistence, lurking beneath Liberty's chin and an overly aggressive review finds one single diagonal hairline near the bottom of the obverse right field (ignoring a hairline on the slab itself that reflects in the mirror).

Upcoming Auction Highlights

The Collectors' Auction 2025 View Lots
11/14/2025 - Marriott St. Louis Airport
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South Africa - Three 1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Medals, bronze, silver, and gold, all PCGS
World Coins-South Africa

Previous Auction Highlights

The Collectors' Auction View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #697 - 1921 Peace, High Relief PCGS MS-63
Hammer: $850
Silver Dollar-Peace
Though luster only average, a marvelous strike awaits the collector looking to acquire a mint-state 1921 Peace example. Hair details are separated and full on even the highest points, which are often mashed and indiscernible on even high-grade gems.

Jewelry & Heirlooms No. 13 View Lots
11/1/2024 - Saint Charles Convention Center
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Lot #199 - 14K Yellow Gold Lion Cub Pin
Hammer: $700
Jewelry-Pins
Modeled after the classic Van Cleef lion cub pin, this replica is just as charming! Crafted of 14K yellow gold with emerald eyes, diamond cheeks and a ruby nose. This little guy has a ‘mop top’ head of hair, exaggerated whiskers, and an extended swirly tail. Absolutely adorable! Dimensions: 1.5” x 1.25:”, 11.1 dwt.