1884 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.Sharply struck with richly frosted luster blanketing the devices. The fields are lightly reflective and smooth, dusted by an original patina of olive and peach shades. Exceptionally preserved and pristine beneath a glass. Just three coins have been certified finer by PCGS and approval by CAC confirms this superior quality. <p><p><p><p>The 1880s half dollars were struck in extremely small numbers as the mints were focusing on the order to coin vast quantities of silver from the Comstock Mines of Nevada. Given the quantities of silver that were flowing in monthly, and operating on Epsteins Law ("Mankind always satisfies his needs and desires with the least possible exertion"), the silver dollar was the chosen denomination to use up the excess metal as fewer coins would be required. Most other fractional denominations languished while all minting efforts remained focused the immense production of dollars. Hence, this 1884 half dollar is a rare, low mintage coin that will be highly coveted by collectors when it crosses the auction block.PCGS# 6366. NGC ID: 24KX.PCGS Population: 8; 3 finer.
