1841 H10C PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC....

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1841 Seated Liberty Half Dime, PR63 Cameo
Rare Early Proof, CAC-Approved Quality

1841 H10C PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC. When David Akers cataloged the famous John Jay Pittman Collection, Part I (Akers, 10/1997), he noted:

"The Proof silver coins of 1841 are all extremely rare, indeed, among the rarest of the entire decade. Unlike the silver dollar and the two copper denominations, which were all struck in additional quantities, the Proof Half Dime was struck only for inclusion in the year's Proof sets, which probably numbered about 10. No more than 5-6 Proof 1841 Half dimes are known today. Eliasberg, Norweb, Garrett, and Starr, all great collections, failed to have a Proof of this issue."

Today, we know there was a PR64 NGC example in the famous Eliasberg Collection, which escaped Akers' notice, and we have increased our estimate of the surviving population to 7 to 10 examples in all grades. The 1841 proof Seated Liberty half dime remains a landmark rarity for connoisseurs of the series.

This spectacular Select proof exhibits sharply detailed design elements, with a rich coat of mint frost that contrasts boldly with the deeply mirrored fields. The lightly marked surfaces are blanketed in vivid shades of sea-green, cerulean-blue, and violet toning. Overall eye appeal is terrific and the high quality within the grade is confirmed by CAC. Population: 1 in 63 Cameo, 0 finer. CAC: 1 in 63, 0 finer (3/24).

(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2359, PCGS# 84417, Greysheet# 3855)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 1.34 grams
ASW: 0.04oz

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