1857-O H10C MS(PCGS#4366)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3025

Grade

MS66

Price

1,440

Lot Description

1857-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-66 (PCGS). A wonderfully original Gem, both sides exhibit sea green peripheral toning around reddish-apricot and pinkish-silver centers. Fully struck with a smooth satin texture, there is much to recommend this beautiful coin to both high grade type collectors and advanced Liberty Seated enthusiasts. An exceptionally well preserved and attractive survivor from a mintage of 1,380,000 pieces, most of which succumbed to heavy commercial use in the Deep South. Provenance: From the collection of Arthur Leeds and his Wantagh Coin Exchange company. First availability since his passing in 1963. PCGS Population: 13; 7 finer (MS-68 finest). PCGS# 4366. NGC ID: 233T. Click here for certification details from PCGS.