1862 Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-68 (PCGS).
This captivating Superb Gem exhibits semi-prooflike reflectivity in the fields that forms a splendid backdrop to smartly impressed, frosty-textured design elements. Both sides are predominantly brilliant, although we do note pretty peripheral highlights in iridescent golden-apricot that are about equal in intensity on each side. Circulation strike half dime production remained strong at the Philadelphia Mint in 1862, despite the fact that by the early summer of that year silver had disappeared from circulation in the East and Midwest due to the uncertain situation created by the Civil War. With a generous mintage of 1,492,000 pieces and a good rate of survival for Mint State coins, this is a popular type issue with quality-conscious collectors. Most will have to settle for an example in lower grades, however, for MS-68s such as this are rare in an absolute sense. Outstanding! At least two sets of particularly bold clash marks are readily evident on both sides of this interesting coin when studied with the aid of a loupe. These are particularly pronounced on the obverse around Liberty's head and in the right field, and in the reverse around the letters ME in DIME.
PCGS# 4381. NGC ID: 234B.
PCGS Population: 7; with a single MS-68+ finer.
From our Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction, August, lot 4094.

Estimate: $5000