Seated Half Dimes
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, MS67 NGC. Flynn DDO-008, V-14. Struck from an early state of the obverse die, with the stars large and sharp. Doubling is seen on stars 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. The reverse shows a diagnostic radial die crack through F in OF that extends from the rim to the top of the F in HALF. This is a Superb Gem example with frosty mint luster and attractive bluish-gray toning with peripheral orange-gold accents. Struck from fresh, rust-free dies with strong definition on the virtually unmarked fields and devices. Census: 23 in 67 (2 in 67★), 7 finer (5/17).
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