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Long Beach Signature US Coin Sale 1252 16-17 Feb 2017
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Commemorative Silver
1938 50C New Rochelle, Specimen Finish, SP66+ PCGS. CAC. Reportedly, a total of 50 "presentation" strikes (now called Specimen strikes by both PCGS and NGC) were produced for distribution to members of the Coinage Committee, the Westchester County Coin Club, and local dignitaries. Struck on proof planchets with polished dies, the pieces resemble true proofs -- usually with flashy, brilliant surfaces and mirrorlike fields. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the French Huguenots settlement at New Rochelle, New York, the Specimen coins are rare and popular among classic commemorative collectors.
This untoned and silver-mirrored example displays the expected highly reflective surfaces and razor-sharp striking definition. A glass reveals only a few faint lines that mingle with the normal striation lines from die polishing. There are no mentionable contact marks or other distractions. Plus-graded by PCGS with CAC endorsement. Population: 1 in 66 (1 in 66+), 8 finer. CAC: 3 in 66, 8 finer (1/17).
1938 50C New Rochelle, Specimen Finish, SP66+ PCGS. CAC. Reportedly, a total of 50 "presentation" strikes (now called Specimen strikes by both PCGS and NGC) were produced for distribution to members of the Coinage Committee, the Westchester County Coin Club, and local dignitaries. Struck on proof planchets with polished dies, the pieces resemble true proofs -- usually with flashy, brilliant surfaces and mirrorlike fields. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the French Huguenots settlement at New Rochelle, New York, the Specimen coins are rare and popular among classic commemorative collectors.
This untoned and silver-mirrored example displays the expected highly reflective surfaces and razor-sharp striking definition. A glass reveals only a few faint lines that mingle with the normal striation lines from die polishing. There are no mentionable contact marks or other distractions. Plus-graded by PCGS with CAC endorsement. Population: 1 in 66 (1 in 66+), 8 finer. CAC: 3 in 66, 8 finer (1/17).