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1846 Half Dime, MS63
The Sole Finest Certified
From the Eugene H. Gardner Collection

1846 H10C MS63 PCGS. Ex: Bender Collection. When we cataloged this coin for the Eugene H. Gardner Collection nearly a decade ago, we wrote that this piece is the sole finest certified and that just four coins have survived in Mint State. Nothing has changed since June 2014. The present piece is still the sole finest certified, leading two MS62 PCGS submissions and one MS62 NGC coin.

A Select example of one of the keys in the series. A single die variety is known for the 1846 half dimes, the Philadelphia Mint having struck a mere 27,000 coins. A truly outstanding coin. There will be serious competition among collectors to acquire this finest known specimen. When we cataloged this coin for the first Gardner Collection auction, Mr. Gardner commented:

"1846 must have been a very rough year, as all silver coinage bearing this date seems to be quite scarce and very rare in Mint State. Only 27,000 half dimes were struck with both the mintages on either side -- 1845, 1847 -- showing populations greater than 1 million. The current coin is nicely toned, of medium sharpness, and struck from a highly polished obverse die. No significant marks or die breaks to report, although something interesting seems to have transpired between the 4 and the 6 in the date. Given the grade, a CAC sticker would appear merited, as the clean smooth surfaces mean an upgrade cannot be ruled out."

Attractively toned on both sides, this specimen displays lovely shades of gold, with areas of teal also present, primarily on the obverse. The degree of design detail is pleasing, though areas of softness are present, including several of the stars and the upper portion of Liberty's head on the obverse along with the A in STATES and the upper left portion of the wreath on the reverse.
Ex: Philadelphia Signature (Heritage, 8/2012), lot 5074; Eugene H. Gardner Collection (Heritage, 6/2014), lot 30192.
From The Bender Family Collection, Part IV. (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2338, PCGS# 4336, GSID# 3770)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 1.34 grams
ASW: 0.03877oz
Mintage: 27,000

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