1831 H10C LM-6 MS(PCGS#38661)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2023

Grade

MS67

Price

7,320

Lot Description

Visually engaging surfaces are vividly toned in a rich blend of cobalt blue, steel-olive and pinkish-apricot patina. Underlying luster is full with a brightly frosted texture that shines forth powerfully as the coin rotates under lighting. The strike is sharp and both sides are expectably smooth for the assigned grade.<p>The certified grade of this significant coin matches that of the two finest 1831 LM-6 half dimes that we have sold since at least the turn of the 21st century. Both of those other pieces were certified MS-67 by PCGS, one of which is the Pogue coin from our May 2015 sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part I. While this is a plentiful die marriage in an absolute sense, as the Rarity-1 rating suggests, offerings in the finest Mint State grades are clearly few, far between, and often occur only when the most significant numismatic cabinets come to market. If you are an advanced early half dime variety enthusiast, or a type collector in pursuit of the finest Mint State quality obtainable, don't let this opportunity pass.