Lot 632
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. Well struck with light gold toning. A boldly struck Gem Proof of this three year only type. Both the obverse and reverse show the grand detail engraved into the dies. Liberty's delicate features are clear while the wreath on the reverse is sharp and shows inner leaf definition. Medium russet and gray toned overall with glints of iridescence. Originality and eye-appeal are the two objectives which immediately come to mind when examining this or any such scarce Proof coin from the 1850s.
The number of Proof Half Dimes struck in 1854 is unrecorded. Walter Breen, a late-20th century researcher, simply wrote that they were very rare. We suggest 15 to 20 survived, a conservative opinion that is shared among specialists. Pop 4; 1 in PF66 as best by NGC. A total of 8 proofs graded by NGC. (PCGS # 4432) .
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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