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CSNS Signature US Coin Sale 1254 26-28 Apr 2017
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Seated Half Dimes
1838-O H10C No Stars MS64 NGC. The 1838-O half dime marks the first year of production at the New Orleans Mint and it was also the only No Stars half dime produced by that facility; paradoxically, all other half dimes struck that year (namely, those made in Philadelphia) are of the With Stars variety. This attractive Choice Uncirculated piece offers strong, pleasing luster beneath rose, violet, and blue tints that are slightly deeper on the reverse. The dies appear to have been improperly annealed, with microscopic planchet fissures and rough areas on the portrait -- a problem that plagued Philadelphia half dime dies in 1838 as well. Overall definition is crisp for the issue, and eye appeal is high. Census: 4 in 64, 1 finer (3/17).
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1838-O H10C No Stars MS64 NGC. The 1838-O half dime marks the first year of production at the New Orleans Mint and it was also the only No Stars half dime produced by that facility; paradoxically, all other half dimes struck that year (namely, those made in Philadelphia) are of the With Stars variety. This attractive Choice Uncirculated piece offers strong, pleasing luster beneath rose, violet, and blue tints that are slightly deeper on the reverse. The dies appear to have been improperly annealed, with microscopic planchet fissures and rough areas on the portrait -- a problem that plagued Philadelphia half dime dies in 1838 as well. Overall definition is crisp for the issue, and eye appeal is high. Census: 4 in 64, 1 finer (3/17).
HID02901242017