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Elusive 1857 Half Dime, V-3, PR66

1857 H10C PR66 NGC. V-3. Closed 5, die dent on inner point of third star, pendant over right tip of 5, and shield point minutely left of upright of 1. Walter Breen describes the known proofs as very rare, tracing only eight examples in his 1977 Encyclopedia. Medium intensity electric-blue, lavender, and gold toning bathes both sides of this Premium Gem proof. All of the design elements are exquisitely struck. There are no mentionable marks. Census: 6 in 66, 1 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 235M, PCGS# 4436, GSID# 3902)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 1.24 grams
ASW: 0.03588oz


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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Sold on Apr 29, 2009 for: $5,606.25
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