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1796 Half Dime, Sharp XF40
LIKERTY, V-1, LM-1

1796 H10C LIKERTY, V-1, LM-1, R.3, XF40 PCGS. Both the top and bottom curves of the B in LIBERTY are incomplete, and LI is distant from the B to quickly identify the LM-1 LIKERTY variety. Although the die marriage is scarce, it is not nearly as rare as the other 1796 variety, the LM-2 overdate. The total reported mintage for 1796 half dimes was just 10,230 pieces. This slate-gray example displays pleasing blue overtones and finely granular surfaces. All of the motifs are sharply defined for the XF grade, with no large marks and full rims. Population: 10 in 40, 52 finer (6/19).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22ZX, Variety PCGS# 38596, Base PCGS# 4254)

Weight: 1.35 grams

Metal: 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2019
14th-18th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
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