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1851 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. V-1....
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Description
1851 Half Dime, Sharp MS67
Ex: Eliasberg 'Proof'
1851 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. V-1. This Superb Gem certified by
PCGS, formerly in the Eliasberg Collection, boasts an impeccably
sharp strike on lightly toned surfaces, largely pale blue- and
gold-toned. This coin was traded as a proof in the Eliasberg
sale.Variety: V-1. The 1 and 8 in the date touch Liberty's rock, while the 5 and 1 intrude slightly within the base of the rock.
Population Data (3/15): PCGS reports six MS67 (one MS67+), none finer. NGC shows five MS67 and one MS68 finer.
Heritage Commentary: The cataloger noted in Eliasberg, "Fields not as deeply mirrorlike as on certain other Proofs, but cited by Breen (Proof Coin Encyclopedia) page 93, one of just four Proofs known to him, and that may include duplicates. Exceedingly rare." Even well-seasoned numismatic professionals can come down on both sides of whether certain coins are intentional proofs or circulation strikes from proof dies, as PCGS believes in this case.
Consignor Commentary: This is the Eliasberg coin which I bought at the sale in 1996. Thought to be a proof by Breen and David Bowers (but not by PCGS) and listed as such in the catalog. Definitely struck from the proof dies, a V-1 easily identified by the high position of the date with the final 5 1 protruding into the rock. The perfect clarity of the denticles and the extra heavily struck stars are what undoubtedly influenced the catalogers to call this coin a proof. Proof or not, it is a wonderful coin, close to perfect with an outstanding pedigree.
Provenance: Eliasberg Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 981, cataloged as a "PR-66, possibly the finest known." (Registry values: N2998)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 233H, PCGS# 4347, Greysheet# 3776)
Weight: 1.34 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2015 May 12 The Eugene H. Gardner Collection III US Coins Signature Auction - New York #1228 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2015
12th
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