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Half Dimes 1837 No Stars. Large Date. Breen-3008. PCGS graded Mint State 66. <b>Also referred to in the Breen reference work as "flat top to 1" variety, the large date issue is "much rarer than the foregoing" small date variety. There are few reported in gem condition, few indeed this stellar. For the Mint State 66 grade you'll get sharp devices including full drapery folds in Liberty's gown as well as needle-sharp definition in the shield. The reverse has its own distinct qualities found in the sharp leaf veins, full ribbon bow, sharp rims, etc. Everything has toning a medium shade with russet and natural gray predominating. The originator of this design, Christian Gobrecht, must have been duly proud to see his first tentative drawings transformed into these beautiful Half Dimes and Dimes of 1837-1840. By combining a blend of diaphanous gown and star-free cameo effect, with an angled shield and curved LIBERTY ribbon, he succeeded better than any previous mint engraver in capturing the spirit of America's great calling. This lovely half dime nicely liberates that feeling. But beauty, like success, can be fleeting; in 1840, the mint's officialdom in their innate wisdom decided Gobrecht's vision wasn't what they were looking for: They commissioned Robert Ball Hughes to "sanitize" it. Imagine Gobrecht's mortification! He must have pinched his nose in disgust at the mauling his fragile Liberty received on post-1840 coinage, where she is now cloaked in a body blanket. Luckily, there are still a few gorgeous examples like the present Mint State 66 surviving to remind us of Gobrecht's proficiency, his genius, his vision.</b> <p align="center">Superior Galleries was founded in 1929 and has been a leader in
the numismatic auction business since 1971.</p> <p align="center"><b>Consignments wanted for June 2 & 3, 2002 Pre-Long Beach Sale.</b></p> <p align="center"><b>Call Steve Deeds</b> at (800) 421-0754 ext 230.</p>
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