1850-O H10C MS66 PCGS. Gold CAC. V-2. ...

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1850-O Half Dime, Magnificent MS66
One of the Four Finest Known
Gold CAC Label

1850-O H10C MS66 PCGS. Gold CAC. V-2. Partially prooflike fields highlight the frosty design elements of this magnificent Premium Gem. This contrast is accentuated by the softly toned russet fields and the deeper gray devices, all of which are sharply struck. There are no post-strike contacts of consequence. A small toning spot near the rim below Liberty's foot and another beneath the right stand of H in HALF will help to pedigree the coin.

Variety: This variety appears to be Valentine-2, identified by: a faint die crack through most of the stars; defects between stars 10 and 11; a round, fat O mintmark; and a die crack extending from each serif of U in UNITED to the rim, precursor to a rim cud that develops in a later die state that eventually covers part of the U.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS and NGC have seen 53 Mint State examples, mostly in the lower levels; each service has certified two Premium Gems, the finest known. CAC has awarded the gold sticker to just two 1850-O half dimes -- the present offering and one other MS66.

Heritage Commentary: Blythe writes of this issue: "A tougher date but can be found with some searching." He assigns a rarity rating of R.3 to circulated coins and R.5 to Mint State pieces.

Provenance: Bought from Joseph O'Connor (7/2004).(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 233G, PCGS# 4346, Greysheet# 3813)

Weight: 1.34 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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