1853 H10C No Arrows MS68 PCGS. V-1a....

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1853 No Arrows Half Dime, Spectacular MS68
Virtually Fully Struck
The Sole Finest Known

1853 H10C No Arrows MS68 PCGS. V-1a. Vibrant mint luster emanates from the silvery surfaces of this spectacular MS68 specimen, each of which displays occasional whispers of soft russet toning that is slightly more prominent on the reverse. Virtually fully struck design elements and immaculate preservation further enhance the coin's outstanding eye appeal.

Variety: V-1a. No Arrows.

Population Data (7/14): Most of the Mint State examples at PCGS and NGC are MS64 or lower. The present PCGS MS68 offering is the single finest seen by either service.

Heritage Commentary: Most of the 135,000-piece mintage was likely melted due to the rising price of silver resulting from the influx of gold from California. The 1853 No Arrows is a highly desirable type coin.

Consignor Commentary: Alone atop the condition charts and deservedly so, this piece is pure perfection, extremely well-struck with excellent luster and unblemished fields. There are no marks, spots, or lines of any sort. The faint die break cited in Valentine through the top of UNI on the reverse is absent. But the one through MER of AMERICA is there and links MERIC. A perfect example.

Provenance: Bought from Joseph O'Connor (2/2004). (Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 233M, PCGS# 4351, Greysheet# 3778)

Weight: 1.34 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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