Ex Shireman Collection. The final Philadelphia mint issue of the Barber half dollar series had the second lowest mintage of the series, with just 138,000 struck. Of those that survive, just TWO have received marginally finer grades at PCGS, both graded MS66+. The presently offered GEM is tied for SECOND FINEST graded and is a very lustrous and well struck example. The surfaces are delicately dusted with a champagne-peach patina that adds to the vivid pearlescent luster. The devices are sharply struck up and the surfaces, only with the aid of a powerful loupe, show the most minute little traces of contact. The eye appeal is very high end, and even after examining this coin for several moments, we are baffled as to why it is not CAC-affirmed. PCGS 4, NGC 1. This coin realized $9,400 in the 2016 FUN auction. The most recent examples sold in the $5,170 to $6,463 range and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $7,250. Bested by just two coins, including the Duckor coin, that sold for $42,300 in May 2015; this GEM is worthy of inclusion in another high ranking set of Barber halves and does have a great look. Cert. Number 19806558 PCGS # 6532