Seated Half Dimes
1851-O H10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. The 1851-O had a mintage of 860,000 coins, and the best survivors are apt to fall in the lower Mint State grade range. The strike is a trifle weak on Liberty's head and a few stars, but any minor incompleteness of strike is trumped by the magnificent variegated toning in orange-gold, blue, and pale green hues plus reflective fields. This Premium Gem is tied with only two other submissions for the finest that PCGS has examined, with none finer (10/16).