1859 H10C, CAM PR(PCGS#84438)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

7204

等级

PR66

价格

73,459

详细说明

1859 Seated Liberty Half Dime. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. An important one year hub type, the 1859 Seated half dime exhibits a slightly modified obverse design with hollow center stars and a refined Liberty portrait. This design was supplanted in 1860 by the Legend Obverse type. In keeping with the rarity of all proof 1859 coins, the half dime is much more elusive than a mintage of 800 pieces might imply. Again, most examples were destroyed as unsold. A particularly fortunate survivor, this premium quality Gem comes down to us without so much as a single distracting blemish to the surfaces. A lightly patinated, golden tinged obverse allows ready appreciation of bold cameo contrast. The reverse, on the other hand, is awash in rich charcoal-gray and sandy-gray patina. Pop 1 coin!