1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-67 (PCGS).This is a Superb Gem Uncirculated quality example of this popular low mintage issue from the later Liberty Seated half dollar series. Lustrous with a satin to softly frosted finish, both sides are brilliant apart from wisps of reddish-gold iridescence around the peripheries. Sharply struck overall with an exceptionally smooth appearance that will please even the most discerning numismatist.<p>Production of this denomination remained low in 1887 as the nations economy continued to absorb a backlog of previously hoarded silver coins that had disappeared from commerce in the eastern United States early in the Civil War. Only 5,000 circulation strike half dollars were delivered for the year, all struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Along with the other low mintage half dollars produced beginning in 1879, the 1887 is among the more eagerly sought issues in the Liberty Seated series. It is seldom found in Gem condition, let alone Superb Gem as offered here. This piece delivers excellent eye appeal to match the superlative surface quality.PCGS# 6369. NGC ID: 24L2.PCGS Population: 6; 1 finer in this category (MS-67+).From the Dazzling Rarities Collection.
