Lot 224
1860 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Obverse of 1859, reverse of 1860. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the few Transitional half dimes struck, also known as the "Coin without a Country" as the name United States Of America does note appear on the coin. Deep gray toning with fiery red and blue luster in the fields. Sharp on Liberty, but a few of the surrounding stars and parts of wreath show minor weakness as usually seen. Note the diagnostic die line up to left from the lowest point of the base. One of the finest graded, PCGS has seen 3 this high, with just 7 graded higher, all MS-67 above. In an old green insert PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500.
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| Realized $5,175 |
