Mexico
Republic 50 Centavos 1886/5 Mo-M MS63 NGC, Mexico City mint, KM407.6. A markedly cameo and semi-prooflike execution immediately sets this piece about its nearest competitors, with die polish lines and glossy, somewhat watery fields only to raise its appeal ever higher. With only 2 examples of this overdate having achieved prooflike status from NGC, this certainly is a clear runner-up for the prized third spot. Just two years ago, a fully prooflike MS63+ example realized a hammer of $900 (Lot #32921) in our Chicago Signature Sale 3058.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 700-900 USD