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1849 H10C MS67 NGC. V-3....

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1849 Half Dime, MS67
Prohibitively Rare Any Finer

1849 H10C MS67 NGC. V-3. The surfaces are predominantly frosty but reveal glints of brightness in the fields at select angles. A dusting of golden-gray patina appears over both sides, as well as rainbow-colored, iridescent peripheral crescents. An exquisite coin in terms of both technical quality and aesthetic appeal.

Variety: V-3 or perhaps V-3a, as the reverse shows just a hint of a die break between the left stem and the denticles.

Population Data (5/14): NGC shows eight submissions in MS67 including one in 67 ★ with two finer, an MS68 and an MS68 ★ . PCGS shows none finer than MS66.

Heritage Commentary: The 1849 half dime issue was produced in the first year of the California Gold Rush, and it probably witnessed extensive melting through the mid-1850s. Nevertheless, the date is relatively obtainable through MS64. Gems are scarce, and anything finer than this MS67 piece is prohibitively rare.

Consignor Commentary: No imperfections, although there are myriad die polishing lines on both sides, especially at the bottom reverse. Not really strong for the grade, as the strike is not sharp and the luster subdued. Blythe does declare it a slightly better date and rates it R.4 in Mint State.

Provenance: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2001), lot 6710; American Numismatic Rarities (1/2004), lot 1352.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 233D, PCGS# 4341, Greysheet# 3774)

Weight: 1.34 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Auction Info

2014 June 23 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection of US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1213 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2014
23rd Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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