Lot 2045
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Small stars. NGC graded MS-65. An outstanding coin that exudes glowing gold and blue toning on both sides. The reverse is sharply struck, and so is the obverse, but the definition has been greatly reduced by the severity of the die lapping. In fact, some of the obverse stars are virtually missing, and there is extensive die rust on Liberty's arms and legs, and a long die crack from the rim through the last star curling up into the field pointing towards Liberty's arm. Perhaps underrated as NGC has only graded 4 this high, with none graded higher of this variety. A true beauty for the numismatist.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Realized $2,875 |
