Lot 440
1849 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Primarily untoned with traces of golden colors here and there. Approximately half a dozen minted in Proof condition. In the 1977 book Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins: 1722-1977, the author accounts for three die marriages of the Proof 1849 Half Dime. This seems odd for an issue with an unknown, although presumably very limited mintage, but it may have been the case that these coins were prepared for collectors at different times throughout the year.
The mostly brilliant surfaces present a near-Gem appearance. The mint finish is uniformly reflective and still vibrant despite a century and a half of "mellowing." A razor-sharp strike would be nice, but a few areas on this piece are slightly uneven on both sides; still everything we see helps to confirm this coin's status as a Proof. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65. 1 finer at NGC in PF66CAM (PCGS # 4425) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000.
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