Lot 2097
1868 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66 Premium Quality. Tied for the very finest graded by PCGS, this spectacular coin will almost take your breath away with its stunning toning. The obverse is encircled with midnight blue with the center completely toned with a reddish gold color. On the reverse the toning is lighter, with gold around the periphery and hints of blue at the edges fading to brighter white at the center. As expected, the surfaces are nearly perfect, and the strike is sharp save for a small area on the upper left wreath. As a Proof-66, this coin is quite rare, PCGS has graded 3 this high, with none graded higher! After years and years of coins bringing only moderate premiums for eye appeal and lovely toning, at last the market is starting to pay larger premiums for coins like this. As we often tell customers, if you love a coin at first glance, you probably won't grow tired of it down the road, if you have to talk yourself into buying it, then you should pass. This tiny half dime will certainly make someone very happy.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
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| Realized $3,565 |
