1862/1862 H10C MS68 PCGS. V-5, R.5....

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1862 Doubled Date Half Dime, Rare V-5 Variety
Original Early-State MS68 Example

1862/1862 H10C MS68 PCGS. V-5, R.5. Golden-white patina glows on surfaces that show intense eye appeal and a lack of mentionable distractions.

Variety: V-5, Doubled Date, 1862/1862. An R.5 variety according to Al Blythe, author of The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dimes. The reverse shows both die cracks mentioned in Blythe, at 3 and 5 o'clock.

Population Data (7/14): This piece is one of three MS68 at PCGS. NGC reports five MS68 including one Star coin. This piece is nonetheless likely to be the only Doubled Date in MS68.

Heritage Commentary: The doubling is most obvious on the 1 in the date, although traces show on each of the remaining digits as well. Blythe notes that "other than very early die states, the obverse and reverse [of the Doubled Date variety] are heavily clashed." This piece shows no obvious clashing, putting it in a small minority.

Consignor Commentary: A fresh, original, unmarked, unspotted example.

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

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 234B, PCGS# 4381, Greysheet# 3790)

Weight: 1.24 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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