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1851-O H10C MS65 NGC. V-1. The New Orleans Mint's delivery of 860,000 Half Dimes in 1851 was achieve

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1851-O H10C MS65 NGC. V-1. The New Orleans Mint's delivery of 860,000 Half Dimes in 1851 was achieve
1851-O H10C MS65 NGC. V-1. The New Orleans Mint's delivery of 860,000 Half Dimes in 1851 was achieved with two die marriages. On survivors of V-1, the first 1 in the date is free of Liberty's rock, whereas on examples of V-2 this digit touches the base of the rock. This is the more sharply struck die marriage of the '51-O Half Dime, but, in true New Orleans Mint fashion, this coin is not fully struck. Still, all major design elements are appreciably bold, and the satin finished features reveal modest hints of brightness in the fields. Streaks of olive-gray patina on the reverse, as well as some lavender-gray and blue colors at the upper right obverse border, interrupt the otherwise steel-gray sheen. When offered at all, the elusive 1851-O is apt to display some degree of wear. This date is undeniably rare as a Gem. Population: 11 in 65, with a mere four finer (7/02). Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.