Lot 1411
1838. Stars, No Drapery. NGC graded MS-67. CAC Approved. A needle sharp strike and beautifully toned. The surfaces on both sides feature a natural blending of violet, rose, and turquoise colors. A fabulous example of this popular no drapery type coins. For the type collector who chooses to go for finest most superb coins for his collection, we are proud to present this eye-catching No Drapery half dime. The surfaces glow with a kaleidoscope of iridescent purple and blue hues. The photographs, thanks to our proficient photographer, do it full justice. Coruscating mint luster is seen below and through the vibrancy, projecting the toning outwards and upwards, while the devices are completely sharp from a crisp blow from the dies. Blemish-free, this Gem is among the most impressive No Drapery half dimes known to the two major grading services. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 21; 9 finer, 2 in 67 Star, 2 in 68, 5 in 68 Star.
Die notes: From Jan. 1838 through Nov. 1840, half-dime working dies came from the old starless hub of 1837, but with 13 stars added by hand into each die (about 18 obverses in all for Philadelphia, 10 for New Orleans). Stars therefore vary in spacing, never completely even; they also vary slightly in size according to how forcefully they were entered into each die, or how much the working dies were later repolished. Double punching on stars is the rule, not the exception. Estimated Value $7,500-UP
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