1951 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). CAC.

1951 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). CAC.，A glorious example of one of the scarcest and most challenging issues in the Proof Franklin half dollar series. Well mirrored with a highly reflective finish, the fields form a splendid backdrop to satiny devices. Untoned throughout, the surfaces are silky smooth in texture and virtually pristine. The second Proof issue of its type, the 1951 was produced to the extent of 57,500 pieces. After only the first year 1950, this issue is the rarest in the Proof Franklin half dollar series. Like their 1950 predecessors, Proofs of this date are typically encountered with shallow mirrors in the fields -- the present example is far superior in this regard. Additionally, the cellophane sleeves that the Mint used to package 1951 Proof sets was quite abrasive. Most coins that remained in the original packaging for an appreciable period of time have become hairlined to the point that they are confined to lower grades through Proof-64. Finally, Cameo-finish specimens of the Proof 1951 are nearly as rare as those of the Proof 1950, the latter issue highly regarded as a strike rarity in this regard. Add all of this together and the significance of this exquisite Superb Cameo specimen should be obvious to all bidders. Indeed, this is a coin that would serve as a highlight in even the finest Franklin half dollar set.，，