1861/0 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. V-5, FS-301....

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1861/0 Half Dime, MS67
FS-301, Crescent-Toned Example

1861/0 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. V-5, FS-301. The new PCGS TrueView photo shows this piece's lovely luster, near-pristine preservation, and pearl-gray centers with crescents of emerald and cherry iridescence near the rims on each side. A stunning coin.

Variety: V-5, FS-301.

Population Data (5/14): This Superb Gem is tied for the finest graded at PCGS with two other submissions.

Heritage Commentary: Numismatists disagree over whether this is a true overdate or merely a blundered die of some type, but it is a popular variety listed as "1861 1 Over 0" in the Guide Book. Tempest, meet teapot.

Consignor Commentary: When is an overdate not an overdate? Answer: when it is an 1861/0 half dime. Twenty-five years ago, members of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club were arguing that this coin was not an overdate but simply the result of a defective die punch (see the Gobrecht Journal, Vol. 3, pp. 133-135). Others such as Ron Guth at PCGS declare it to be a true overdate. The controversy goes on, but the variety continues to enjoy a separate listing, so that no set can call itself complete unless it includes an example. This lovely coin's toning gives it strong eye appeal, but the surfaces on both sides sport myriad die polishing lines.

Provenance: Purchased from Jason Carter (11/2004) as MS67 NGC and recently crossed to MS67 PCGS.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2349, PCGS# 4380, Greysheet# 3825)

Weight: 1.24 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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