1958 HALF DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 6674, 86674, 6699,
86699, 96699
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 4,042,000
Proofs: 875,652
Designer: John R.
Sinnock, the reverse adapted from a design by John Frederick Lewis
Diameter: ±30
millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±193
grains (±12.5 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) centered above the bell on the reverse
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Significant examples:
Recent appearances:
NGC Proof-67 W Deep Cameo. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s
"Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8571,
illustrated, not sold
NGC MS-67. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long
Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8554, not
illustrated, sold for $258.75
PCGS MS-66. Ex - Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1925, not
illustrated, sold for $63.00
Varieties:
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Bell Line examples graded by PCGS are
28 MS-67's.
The finest Uncirculated Full Bell Line examples graded by PCGS are 7 MS-67's.
The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-69's.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 30 PR-68's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 13 PR-68's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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