August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 14 - 21 August 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
Description
1803 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-2. Rarity-4. Large 8. AU-55 (PCGS).
A visually appealing example with superior technical quality to further tempt the advanced type collector or early half dime variety enthusiast. Otherwise golden-gray surfaces exhibit blended lilac-rose highlights that are more pronounced on the reverse. The detail is remarkably sharp for the type, a few isolated areas of softness notwithstanding, and with appreciable remnants of frosty luster this is clearly a superior Draped Bust half dime in all regards. Of the two known die marriages for the Large 8 Guide Book variety of this issue, LM-2 is by far the scarcer in numismatic circles. The two share the same obverse, the reverse of LM-2 identified by a leaf joined to the base of the letter C in AMERICA. This variety is also a formidable condition rarity and is seldom offered finer than VF. Not all that far removed from the Mint State category, this is a noteworthy survivor that ranks among the finer known.
PCGS# 4269. NGC ID: 2329.
PCGS Population (both die marriages of the Large 8 variety): 6; 13 finer, just six of which are Mint State (MS-65+ finest).
Estimate: $8000
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Bidding
| Price realized | 7'250 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 8'000 USD |
