NewP: 19th Century Proof Half to (re)Complete My Type Set
P0CKETCHANGE
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Back in January, I sold my seated liberty half type example to a worthy buyer @Catbert to contribute to his excellent in-progress SLH set. It was an 1854 w/arrows PCGS AU58 CAC with great color, but I knew I eventually wanted to upgrade my type coin to a proof, so I sold it "naked" (without a replacement coin lined up).
Since then, I've had my eyes peeled for a near-gem example with the characteristic originality and toning that I look for in this era of coinage, problem-free, ideally (but not necessarily) w/CAC approval, and in the price range expected for a "type" example. I found I had to be a bit more patient than expected given my criteria.
Fortuitously, our friend @Desert Moon added the perfect example to his inventory that checked all the boxes and more. It was slightly beyond my budget (but fairly priced), and after contemplating it for a bit, I pulled the trigger. The coin arrived in the mail today, and she is a real beauty in-hand! I'll let her speak for herself:
The 1890 proof claims a mintage of 590 coins. This coin is the sole 64+ at PCGS, with 48 higher (excluding CAM and DCAM). There are only 25 coins in PR64+ in the entire Type 5 proof year range (1866-1891), again excluding CAM/DCAM. While CAC does not recognize "+" grades when stickering, I have always been fond of the "+" grade & bean combo.
Adding this coin moved the P0CKETCHANGE Basic Type Set (No Gold) (link corrected thanks to @lermish comment below) ranking from 38 to 28 on the PCGS Registry, as the set is once again 100% complete. I hope to continue upgrading the set to get into the top 20. It also re-completed my Basic Seated Liberty Type Set.
Cheers!
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That is a gorgeous 19th century proof. Nice addition!
Your link above doesn't work for me, but this does https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/basic-u-s-coin-design-set-no-gold-1792-present/publishedset/196155
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Really nice example. Congrats on (re)completing your set!
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Love the upgrade, ya dont see them all the time like that
That is very nice!
Some fantastic color there! I like it!
Wonderful Piece!
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I have seen that coin in hand and it definitely rivals many that are higher graded in terms of eye appeal. Congrats on acquiring a great coin!
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
A nice pick up.
FWIW here is the axial lighting images I took of this incredible coin and am very happy that @PocketChange pulled the trigger to add it to his great collection:
Truly a special proof coin.
Best, DM