Skip to main content
Go to accessibility options

Description

1795 Half Dime, XF45
Rare V-9, LM-5 Die Pairing

1795 H10C V-9, LM-5, R.6, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Of the 10 1795 half dime die marriages, LM-8, -9, and -10 are the most frequently seen. The earlier seven varieties are rare to very rare in all grades. LM-5, here represented, has long been recognized as an absolute rarity. A piece described as Uncirculated realized $5,775 in lot 525 of Auction '88 (Akers, 7/1988), a strong price for the period. This Choice XF example is boldly detailed, lacking any excessive wear. Both sides are heavily clashed with a couple of radial cracks around the reverse periphery, although the strike is even and the borders are well brought up. Olive-gray patina yields deeper greenish and lilac undertones.
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 10-11/2015), lot 3121.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22ZV, Variety PCGS# 38589, Base PCGS# 4251, Greysheet# 198146)

Weight: 1.35 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper


View Certification Details from PCGS

Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2019
14th-18th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 618

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

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.
Sold on Aug 14, 2019 for: $5,760.00
Track Item