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

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1849 Half Dime, MS67
Better-Date Issue

1849 H10C MS67 NGC. V-3. This Superb Gem is predominantly frosty in texture, and the surfaces reveal glints of brightness in the fields at select angles. A dusting of golden-gray patina appears over both sides, a little more intense on the reverse, as well as iridescent peripheral crescents of cobalt-blue and lavender. A vertical toning line bisects the reverse to the left. An exquisite coin in terms of both technical quality and aesthetic appeal.

Variety: V-3. The date is slightly high in the field but does not touch the base of Liberty.

Population Data (8/15): NGC reports 10 submitted in MS66 (one with a Star) 11 finer. The finest at PCGS are six MS66 (one MS66+).

Heritage Commentary: Mintage of half dimes peaked in 1849, then fell in subsequent years due to the relative oversupply of gold. After the weight of the half dime was reduced in 1853, substantial mintages resumed.

Consignor Commentary: This coin is virtually perfect, although there are a few die polish lines on both the obverse and the reverse, especially at the bottom of the reverse. Blythe declares it a slightly better date and rates it R.4 in Mint State.

Provenance: Thomas H. Sebring (American Numismatic Rarities, 1/2004), lot 1352; ANA Signature (Heritage, 7/2005), lot 5776; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 892.(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

2015 October 28 Gardner Collection IV US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1229 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2015
28th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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