A condition rarity par excellence for this second year Barber half dollar issue from the New Orleans Mint. Noticeably prooflike in finish, the surfaces exhibit glassy reflectivity in the fields that contrasts with a billowy satin texture for the devices. Silky smooth surfaces are overall pristine and lightly toned in appealing golden-silver iridescence.As with virtually all New Orleans Mint issues of the type, the 1893-O is a conditionally challenging Barber half dollar that is usually available in only the lowest circulated grades. The scarce Mint State survivors are largely confined to the MS-62 to MS-64 range, and even in MS-65 this is a rare date. The number of MS-66s can be counted on two hands, if not one, and there are no Superb Gems listed at either of the major certification services. Whether competing for top ranking on the Set Registry or simply assembling a world-class collection of this challenging and underrated series, the advanced Barber half dollar specialist would be wise to pursue this offering with vigor.,,PCGS# 6466. NGC ID: 24LL.,PCGS Population: just 5; 0 finer.,
