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Proof Barber Half Dollars
1909 50C PR67 NGC. This Superb Gem Barber half displays what appears to be original proof set toning -- a dramatic combination of colors and hues that characterize a hoard of original proof sets that were released into the market shortly after certified grading gained acceptance. Glassy-mirrored surfaces exist on both sides of this example, although the mirroring is visually secondary to the vibrant obverse shades of cobalt-blue, violet, amber-gold, pumpkin-orange, and pale ivory. The reverse shows primarily pale peach-gold patina with deep-blue accents. Technical quality is superb. The strike is pinpoint sharp and there are no intervening marks or lines even under magnification. Census: 18 in 67, 7 finer (11/16).
1909 50C PR67 NGC. This Superb Gem Barber half displays what appears to be original proof set toning -- a dramatic combination of colors and hues that characterize a hoard of original proof sets that were released into the market shortly after certified grading gained acceptance. Glassy-mirrored surfaces exist on both sides of this example, although the mirroring is visually secondary to the vibrant obverse shades of cobalt-blue, violet, amber-gold, pumpkin-orange, and pale ivory. The reverse shows primarily pale peach-gold patina with deep-blue accents. Technical quality is superb. The strike is pinpoint sharp and there are no intervening marks or lines even under magnification. Census: 18 in 67, 7 finer (11/16).