1898-O Barber Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.

1898-O Barber Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.，Offered is a splendid Gem 1898-O half dollar, a scarce and conditionally challenging issue in the early Barber half dollar series. Lightly toned around the peripheries, the otherwise brilliant surfaces host intense satin luster. It is fully struck throughout with expertly preserved surfaces and outstanding visual appeal. The story of the 1898-O mirrors that of most New Orleans Mint issues of this type: relatively small numbers of coins were struck with most succumbing to heavy commercial use. Indeed, the typical survivor from this 874,000-piece mintage is well worn and grades no finer than VG. Mint State survivors are scarce to rare in all grades, representing the few examples set aside by contemporary numismatists. As a solidly graded Gem this lovely piece offers an important bidding opportunity for astute collectors.，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) sale of the Charles H. Patten Collection of Half Dollars, May 1973, lot 452. Lot tag included.，