1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.；Peripherally toned in soft powder blue and reddish-apricot iridescence, both sides are brilliant in the centers. This is a fully struck Gem half dollar with bountiful satin luster and a virtually pristine appearance. After more than a decade of small mintages that began in 1879, circulation strike half dollar production at the Philadelphia Mint increased slightly in 1891 to 200,000 coins for the final year of the Liberty Seated design type. The 1891 is typically seen in VF and higher grades, indicating limited circulation for the issue as a whole. We suspect that many examples were set aside for posterity with the introduction of the new Barber design the following year. While lower quality Mint State coins are relatively available, Gems such as that offered here are rare. An important bidding opportunity for the high grade type collector or Liberty Seated half dollar enthusiast, this beautiful coin is sure to sell for a strong premium.
