1838-O H10C MS(PCGS#4314)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1273

Grade

MS61

Price

4,847

Lot Description

1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. V-2. Late Obverse Die State MS-61 (PCGS). OGH. Frosty steel-gray surfaces yield a pleasing array of rich blue and rose iridescence under low magnification. The strike is sharp and the eye appeal goes far beyond the rigors of the given grade for this one-year-only design type. Struck from a rusted obverse die with visual evidence plainest at Liberty's knees and lower in the design. Choice throughout and liable to stir more than a modicum of spirited bidding activity. PCGS# 4314.