1900 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-68 Ultra Cameo (NGC).This impressive Superb Gem really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Razor sharp devices are frosty and contrast markedly with deep reflectivity in the fields. Both sides border on perfection, the surfaces silky smooth in texture and brilliant apart from a blush of pale sandy-gold along the upper right reverse border. Popular for specimen type purposes as a turn-of-the-century issue, the Proof 1900 Barber half dollar was produced to the extent of 912 coins. Enough examples have survived that acquiring a lower grade piece up to Proof-64 should not prove all that difficult. Gems are scarce, however, and with the quality offered here, the Proof 1900 is a noteworthy strike and condition rarity. A lovely coin worthy of the strongest bids.NGC Census: 2; 0 finer in this category. There are no examples certified finer than Proof-67+ in the PCGS Deep Cameo category.
