1849/6 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-2, FS-301....

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1849/6 Half Dime, FS-301, MS65
Popular Guide Book Variety
Tied for Finest Certified

1849/6 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-2, FS-301. This example shows silver-gray patina over the obverse and most of the reverse, but there are few noticeable abrasions, large or small.

Variety: V-2, FS-301. The upright of the point is directly beneath the shield tip, and there is a slanted indentation on the upright of the 4.

Population Data (5/14): PCGS shows five in MS65 with none finer.

Heritage Commentary: The 1849/8 and 1849/6 overdates are both controversial, as are so many of these interesting varieties in American numismatics. It is likely that healthy debate will continue for many such, but collectors continue to hotly pursue these rarities regardless of their exact status. And we suspect that die-state variations may lie at the root of the confusion, given the generous mintage of 1.3 million pieces from several obverse dies. Both the 1849/6 and 1849/8 are nonetheless popular and curious Guide Book varieties that some numismatists have pointed to -- among others dated between 1844 and 1850 -- to demonstrate the lack of die-engraving skills on the part of Mint Engraver James B. Longacre, hired in 1844 upon the death of Christian Gobrecht.

Provenance: St. Louis Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2007), lot 222; Joseph C. Thomas Collection / Cincinnati Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2009), lot 35.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 4342, Greysheet# 3810)

Weight: 1.34 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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