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1854 H10C Arrows PR65 NGC. Al Blythe, in his The Compl

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1854 H10C Arrows PR65 NGC. Al Blythe, in his The Compl
<B>1854 H10C Arrows PR65 NGC.</B></I> Al Blythe, in his <I>The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dimes,</B></I> writes that 16 to 20 half dime proofs were produced in 1854. NGC and PCGS have certified a total of 26 examples, eight in Gem proof and two finer (1/07). Arrows coinage is very rare in proof format, and it has an enduring popularity as so many collectors attempt a type set of 19th century proof coinage. The short-lived Arrows type is a key to such a collection, and proofs are rarely offered for sale except when a major collection is dispersed. The appearance of this coin is notably different from a business strike 1854. The design motifs show full definition, and the fields are deeply and evenly reflective on each side. Both sides exhibit medium intensity cobalt-blue and golden-brown toning over luminous surfaces. The surfaces are also seemingly free of any mentionable abrasions.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)