Lot 635
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Lovely green toning. Bold strike. A glittering gem of the highest Proof 65 quality for this popularly collected design. Technically a one year variety, the dies are believed to have been modified by Anthony C. Paquet whose unique "look" on America's coinage differs from his predecessor in office, Gobrecht, as well as his immediate superior at the time this was struck, James Longacre. Notice the hollow center of the stars. Full cartwheel luster blends smoothly with the lovely toning highlights on the frosted surfaces. Pop 24; 8 in 66; 3 in 67. (PCGS # 4438) .
Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000.
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