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1829 Capped Bust Half Dime
V-3, LM-2; Frosted Premium Gem

1829 H10C V-3, LM-2, R.1, MS66 NGC. The repunched top on I of UNITED helps identify this variety, along with a double denticle to the outside of star 1. Light die clashing shows on the reverse above the denomination and around various parts of the eagle. This boldly struck example was one of 1.2 million pieces minted to mark the first half dimes produced since 1805. Thickly frosted surfaces are lustrous and attractive, with a freckling of golden gray toning and glints of lilac. Census (all varieties): 23 in 66, 6 finer (11/14).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 232B, Variety PCGS# 38613, Base PCGS# 4276, Greysheet# 212534)

Weight: 1.35 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2015
7th-12th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 7, 2015 for: $2,937.50
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