The 1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar in Proof-67 Cameo is a superbly preserved survivor from the final decades of the Seated Liberty series, combining exceptional strike quality with bold contrast between mirrored fields and frosted devices. Its Cameo designation highlights the careful preparation of the dies and planchets, producing a presentation that remains visually striking nearly 150 years later.
NGC has graded 6 as PF67 Cameo with none finer, underscoring the extraordinary condition rarity at this elite level. Such a limited certified population places this issue among the most elusive late-date Seated Liberty proofs in top-tier preservation, where even minor impairments would preclude inclusion in this small census.
According to NGC Coin Explorer, out of the original mintage of 800, only 670 were sold to collectors before year’s end, with the balance released into circulation at face value in 1879. That net distribution of 670 makes it an even greater rarity, as many of those pieces did not survive in pristine condition, further concentrating true high-grade Cameo examples into an exceptionally narrow population.
| Product ID | 557921 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1878 |
| Mint Mark | |
| Strike | PR |
| Grade | PF-67 |
| Variety | - |
| Precious Metal Weight | 0.38658 ozt Silver |
| Grading Agency | NGC |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 3655111-008 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | Cameo |
| Additional Info | - |
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