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50 Cents. 1898. PCGS graded Very Choice Uncirculated-64. Cross-graded ICCS MS-64. One might surmise, based on the mintage pattern for late Victorian 50 cents, that the 1898 was introduced at a time when there was a paucity of the denomination in Canadian commerce and that demand for half dollars was rising. The presumption is that the coins of 1898 were quickly and widely circulated, a hypothesis which is supported by the astonishingly low survival rate of examples in mint state, comparable even to the meagre mintage of 1894. This coin is one of only two pieces attributed by ICCS as uncirculated, the other being the MS-60 from the Belzberg / Norweb collection. As such, this coin stands out as both a tremendous rarity, both by condition and absolute terms.
This impressive coin boasts obverse cartwheel lustre that flashes over the silvery-white surface, unimpeded by the scant amber toning. The reverse palette is virtually identical, although the lustre is somewhat more nebulous but equally as attractive. Very nearly fully struck, with good detail throughout the hairlines and reverse wreath; only the jewels of St. Edward's crown are somewhat indistinct. Although a smattering of tiny contact marks preclude a gem designation, the staggering rarity of such an original, near-gem Victorian half dollar should not be underestimated. An opportunity for the advanced collector that is unlikely to be repeated in the near future.
Auction Location:
Downtown Toronto Hilton Hotel, 145 Richmond St., West, Toronto. Osgoode Room., Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2L2, Canada
Previewing Details:
Auction Venue Lot Viewing in the Osgoode Room (3rd floor), February 10th, 2015 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. February 11th - 14th daily; 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Advance Viewing at Canadian Coin & Currency (metro Toronto store and showroom), 10355 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario
9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Starting February 2nd, 2015.
BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba - 5% GST
Ontario - 13% HST
Quebec - 5% GST
Newfoundland, New Brunswick, PEI - 13% HST
Nova Scotia - 15% HST
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
BC Gst |
| GST |
5% |
Alberta GST |
| GST |
5% |
Manitoba GST |
| HST |
13% |
New Brunswick HST |
| HST |
13% |
NFLD |
| GST |
5% |
NWT GST |
| HST |
15% |
Nova Scotia HST| |
| GST |
5% |
Nunavut GST |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario HST |
| HST |
13% |
PEI HST |
| GST |
5% |
Quebec GST |
| GST |
5% |
Sask GST |
| GST |
5% |
Yukon GST |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
21% |
Additional Fees:
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Pick up by appointment only after February 16th at:
Canadian Coin and Currency
10355 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON
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Standard Buyer’s Premiums (Payable by Credit Card)
Live Floor Bidding - 18%
Mail / Email / Fax Bidding - 19%
Telephone Bidding - 19%
Online Bidding - 21%
Discounted Buyer’s Premium (Payable by Cash, Cheque, Wire)
Live Floor Bidding - 15%
Mail / Email / Fax Bidding - 16%
Telephone Bidding - 16%
Online Bidding - 18%
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TAXES
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