1870 H10C J-818, BN PR(PCGS#61062)

The Regency Auction 51

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

319

Grade

PR65BN

Price

2,938

Lot Description

FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERN COLLECTION. A very challenging and popular Pattern half dime. Considered to be Rarity-7- (7-12 minted) this Judd number pairs Barber's Seated Liberty obverse with the regular Proof die. Struck in copper with a plain edge. The present GEM is bold, flashy and glitters boldly on both sides. A hint of original red frame the legends, melting into even soft brown with lilac overtones on the obverse and the reverse has a blast of neon-blue at the peripheries. The eye appeal is stunning! PCGS 2, NGC 1, CAC 2. The other PCGS/CAC example is the Simpson coin, which is no where close to as attractive as this GEM and it sold for $3,120 in the 2021 ANA auction. This coin should sell for closer to the PCGS Price Guide value of $4,300. How is it that a coin this rare can trade for only a relatively small premium over what a regular issue Proof 1870 half dime would bring? These are such great values. Cert. Number 35411693 PCGS # 61062