1874-CC 50C Arrows, MS Kenneth Bressett Red Book

Description

# 1874-CC 50C Arrows, Bressett Collection. An exceptional Carson City Mint half dollar from a legendary numismatist's collection, this 1874-CC Arrows Liberty Seated Half Dollar represents a pinnacle of Western branch mint coinage. Graded NGC MS-63, the coin exhibits remarkable preservation and historical significance. The prooflike surfaces demonstrate exceptional mint state characteristics, with sharp architectural details and brilliant reflective fields typical of high-grade Carson City silver coinage. The Arrows design indicates a weight standard modification during this transitional year, adding further collector intrigue to this remarkable specimen. NGC Population Report reveals limited surviving examples, with only 450 coins graded at this level and merely 1,250 in higher grades from a total population of 12,500. The coin originates from the esteemed Kenneth Bressett collection, whose numismatic scholarship has profoundly influenced modern coin collecting through his work with the Red Book. Key Details: - Mint: Carson City (CC). - Year: 1874. - Variety: Arrows Liberty Seated Half Dollar. - Grade: *NGC MS-63*. - Certification: #6324109009. - Prooflike Surfaces. Provenance: Kenneth Bressett Collection, a significant pedigree enhancing the coin's collectibility and historical importance.