1870 H10C MS(PCGS#4396)

June 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3072

Grade

MS66+

Price

1,680

Lot Description

1870 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-66+ * (NGC). Crescents of vivid cobalt blue and reddish-apricot iridescence sweep over both sides and undoubtedly explain the coveted * designation for superior eye appeal from NGC. A brightly lustrous, expertly preserved Gem that is sure to sell for a nice premium. Plentiful in an absolute sense thanks in part to a generous mintage of 535,000 circulation strikes, the 1870 is a popular candidate to represent the Legend Obverse type. A quick glance at the certified population data, however, confirms that survivors are anything but common in the finest Mint State grades. Even at the MS-65 level this issue is scarce, and anything finer is rare. This simply gorgeous upper end Gem is certainly among the most attractive survivors, as well as one of the most technically superior. NGC Census: 1; 6 finer (MS-68 * finest). PCGS# 4396. NGC ID: 234T. Click here for certification details from NGC.