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1805 H10C AU58 PCGS....
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Elusive 1805 Half Dime, V-1, LM-1, AU58
1805 H10C AU58 PCGS. V-1, LM-1, R.4. The 1805 half dime is a very scarce issue, with a reported mintage of 15,600 pieces all produced from a single known die pairing. It is the last Heraldic Eagle Reverse issue, since the next striking of half dimes would not occur until 24 years later, the latter issue of the Capped Bust design by William Kneass. The Logan-McCloskey half dime reference, published in 1998, reminds us that the 1805 is "very difficult to obtain in grades above EF."The present piece is just a whisper of rub away from an MS63 grade or thereabouts. The rather deep coloration present on both sides resolves under a light into iridescent jade, orange, ice-blue, and lilac on the obverse. The reverse offers a similar palette. This elusive conditional rarity would represent a major acquisition for series specialists.(Registry values: P7)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 4272, GSID# 3730)
Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper
Weight: 1.35 grams
ASW: 0.03873oz
Melt Value: $0.70
Silver Spot: $18/oz (10-22-2009)
Mintage: 15,600
Auction Info
2009 October Signature US Coin Auction #1130 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2009
22nd-24th
Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Numismatic Background and Census of 1802 Half Dimes: A Classic American Rarity
This 64-page book cites mintage and rarity estimates by prominent numismatists and documents the currently known 1802 half dime appearances. Each of the 32 documented examples includes an enlarged obverse/reverse photograph, the author's assigned grade, the provenance of each coin, auction prices realized or dealer fixed asking price, and a unique serial number for each specimen that will facilitate retrieval for research, cataloging, or price-information purposes. Reserve your copy of this remarkable volume for just $29.95 today.
This 64-page book cites mintage and rarity estimates by prominent numismatists and documents the currently known 1802 half dime appearances. Each of the 32 documented examples includes an enlarged obverse/reverse photograph, the author's assigned grade, the provenance of each coin, auction prices realized or dealer fixed asking price, and a unique serial number for each specimen that will facilitate retrieval for research, cataloging, or price-information purposes. Reserve your copy of this remarkable volume for just $29.95 today.
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