1859 H10C PR(PCGS#4438)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3047

等级

PR67

价格

63,304

详细说明

Condition Rarity Proof 1859 Half Dime 1859 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC. This enchanting Superb Gem really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Both sides are richly and originally toned, the obverse dressed in a seamless blend of antique copper, champagne-pink and golden-olive. The equally attractive reverse exhibits undertones of pale gold and powder blue to dominant olive-charcoal and mauve-gray patina. Both sides are fully struck with razor sharp design elements and a delightful reflective finish. This is one of the finest certified survivors from a mintage of 800 Proofs, which total proved overly generous in light of the Mint's then only recent attempts to market Proof coinage to collectors on a wider scale. Most 1859 half dimes produced in this format remained unsold, the Mint disposing of those coins in later year by placing them into circulation. Scarce in an absolute sense relative to the mintage, the Proof 1859 is exceedingly rare with the quality and eye appeal offered in the present specimen. PCGS Population: 5; with a single Proof-67+ finer in this category. PCGS# 4438. NGC ID: 235P. Click here for certification details from PCGS.