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1860 Liberty Seated H10C. Obv of 1859 NGC MS67

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1860 Liberty Seated H10C. Obv of 1859 NGC MS67
1860 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Obverse of 1859, reverse of 1860. NGC graded MS-67 J-267, Rarity-4. Wonderful blue, gold and green toning. The coin without a country! One of the more famous pattern issues, the obverse retains the 1859 and prior design with the stars surrounding Liberty, while the reverse is the new style with the larger wreath, as was adapted in 1860. The problem with the design is, there is no identifying which country issued it! Only 100 were struck, sort of as a pattern issue, but they have been included in all the mainstream collecting references for decades, such as the Guide Book, Breen's Encyclopedia and others. Hence, everyone wants one, and there are precious few to go around. PCGS has graded just a few dozen of these, and this one sits solidly within the Condition Census. In a new 4 pronged NGC holder.Pop 4; 1 finer in 68.

The surfaces are pristine, and the frost literally jumps of the surfaces. Around the edge we note deep honey red blue toning turning to indescribably beautiful shades of blue through the obverse stars and reverse wreath and centers. The strike is not quite complete on just three of the stars, perhaps because of the wreath on the reverse, as this aspect is seen on many of the high-end survivors. One of the most famous of all pattern issues, and always in feverish demand. To find one so fresh, so pristine is quite a test, and no doubt this one will be snapped up be an eager collector who demands the absolute best available.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
The Mark Gordon Collection.

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