A superb Gem Proof-66 1880 half dollar is one of many highlights to be found in our upcoming iAuction. The 1880 half dollar is known as a low-mintage date, as only 8,400 examples of the denomination were struck for intended circulation. Much of the Philadelphia Mint’s time and manpower was spent during the era striking Morgan dollars by the millions, and very little attention was paid to the smaller denominations. This was true at the branch mints as well. Half dollar Proofs of the date saw a more liberal production run than usual for the era, with 1,355 pieces produced. In this era Proof coins were popular and were sold in high numbers to collectors and speculators, especially among the gold dollar and three-dollar denominations. The presently offered Proof 1880 half dollar is among the 20 finest Proofs of the date seen thus far by PCGS, with just three finer Proofs of the date listed in their Population Report. We presume the three finer Proof 1880 half dollars may be tucked away in collections, making the Superb Gem Proof-66 specimen offered in our iAuction a coin to be reckoned with! Whether you are new to our iAuctions or a return bidder, we welcome you and wish you success. We’re certain you’ll turn to iAuctions again and again for your collecting needs.
