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1871 H10C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. The 1871 half dime had

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1871 H10C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC. The 1871 half dime had
<B>1871 H10C PR67 Deep Cameo NGC.</B></I> The 1871 half dime had a Proof mintage of 960 pieces. Walter Breen, in his <I>Complete Encyclopedia,</B></I> indicates that many of these, along with those dated 1872 and 1873, were extensively melted in July 1873. Along this vein, NGC and PCGS combined have certified fewer than 300 1871 Proofs, many of which are resubmissions. More significantly, relatively few of these are Cameo examples, particularly Deep Cameos. Indeed, a mere total of three coins meet the Deep Cameo criterion. The stunning example presented here displays chalk-white frosty motifs and highly reflective fields, and is untoned. A sharp strike emboldens the design elements, and the surfaces are devoid of mentionable marks. A few tiny "pimples" in the upper obverse fields may result from a rusted die. Census: 2 in 67, 0 finer (1/06).