Lot 701
1860 Pattern Half Dime. Silver, reeded edge. NGC graded MS-67. This charmimg specimen is a delight to behold. It is quite well struck with all details sharp and well defined. Those who appreciate beautifully toned original coins, as we ourselves do, will be duly impressed by this lovely example. Both sides display gorgeous iridescent hues, the obverse with a blue-green center giving way to pale gold, russet and violet. The reverse is equally striking with the same colors arranged in more evenly proportioned concentric circles. Rated as a Rarity 4, with 76 to 200 pieces estimated to exist, but the population numbers of high grade specimens are much more telling. Only 3 in MS-67, with a single coin in MS-68. We note a May 2003 auction appearance where an NGC-67 specimen brought $9,775.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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| Realized $9,775 |
