1800 H10C MS(PCGS#4264)
1800 H10C MS (PCGS#4264)
March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4055
- 等级
- MS65
- 价格
- 220,820
- 详细说明
- Incredible Gem 1800 Half Dime 1800 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-3. MS-65 (NGC). An extraordinary coin that survived in remarkable condition for this period. The strike is quite sharp with rounded curls on Liberty's temple and all the tiny leaf veins present on each individual leaf in the branch, even the feathers show strong definition in the wings with a couple near the shield showing minor softness from the strike. Lustre is noted in the fields as expected, and this one obviously has beaten the odds to remain in such incredible condition. Evidence of die clashing is present in the fields. A memorable prize for the specialist who demands quality and eye appeal. Among the finest certified for both the type and variety, this lovely coin would serve with distinction in an advanced numismatic cabinet. Just 3 coins have been graded finer by NGC. After a hiatus of two years (1798 and 1799) when no half dimes were struck, the Mint resumed production of this denomination in 1800. Comprised of just five dates, the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle half dime is one of the shortest series in all of U.S. numismatics. Not surprisingly, it is also one of the most challenging types to collect in even the lowest Mint State grades. Most such pieces seem to have survived as a matter of chance, although a few of the very finest survivors may have been used for presentation to important visitors or other special persons with connections to the early Mint. This may have been the case for this Gem, although in the absence of provenance information we can only speculate. The survival of an early half dime with such quality and eye appeal is an extremely rare occurrence, and our offering here could very well represent a once in a lifetime bidding opportunity for the connoisseur. Provenance: Ex our (Stack's) sale of January 2009, lot 4414. NGC Census: 8; 3 finer. PCGS# 4264. NGC ID: 2326. Click here for certification details from NGC.