Proof Seated Half Dollars
1869 50C PR65 NGC. A medley of exquisite cobalt-blue, lavender, green, gray, and golden-tan patina covers both sides of this Gem proof. The full strike emboldens the design elements, further enhancing the coin's considerable eye appeal. The mirrored surfaces and toned devices are devoid of any marks to mention -- a resplendent proof, that should be viewed at the proper angle to reveal the nuances of its colorful patina. The Mint reported 600 coins struck in proof format, on par with other post-Civil War years in the 1860s. Census: 14 in 65, 16 finer (3/17).
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