2003 May St. Louis, MO (CSNS) Signature Sale - Session 2

1794 H10C--Plugged, Re-engraved--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. V-4, LM-4, R.4. Plugged and re-engraved through ER in LIBERTY. The reverse center is

1795 H10C--Ex: Jewelry--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. V-5, LM-8, R.3. Among the more plentiful die marriages of the 1795 Half Dime, Valentine-5 is ofte

1795 H10C XF40 PCGS. V-4, LM-10, R.3. With overall bold detail and no singularly distracting handling marks, this coin would make a lovely addition to

1796 H10C--Damaged--ANACS. AG Details, Net Fair 2. V-1, LM-1, R.3. Most of the reverse legends are worn smooth, but the date is complete and all but t

1796 H10C--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. V-1, LM-1, R.3. The more available of the two die marriages for the year. Variegated lavender and

1797 H10C 16 Stars VG8 Severely Damaged, Corroded, Uncertified, V-4, LM-2, R.4, the fields have deep russet patina, a slightly bent and harshly cleane

1797 H10C 13 Stars--Plugged, Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net AG3. V-1, LM-4, R.6. Valentine-1 is the rarest die marriage of the 1797 Draped Bust, S

1797 H10C 13 Stars XF40 PCGS. V-4, LM-4, R.6. A very scarce variety that is seldom seen in any grade. In fact, we only have records of six pieces that

1800 H10C--Plugged, Repaired, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Good 4. V-1, LM-1, R.3. This affordable type candidate has retoned in curious, mottled,

1803 H10C Large 8--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. V-1, LM-2, R.4. A somewhat rough example of this scarce early variety. The left ob

1803 H10C Large 8 XF45 PCGS. V-2, LM-3, R.3. This is a remarkably problem-free coin for an early U.S. silver issue. There are no outwardly noticeable

1803 H10C Small 8--Damaged, Bent--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. V-3, LM-1, R.6. A rarely encountered Guide Book variety that is much more elusive t

1805 H10C--Damaged, Bent--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12 V-1, LM-1, the only known dies, R.4. The second scarcest Half Dime issue in the Draped Bust,

1829 H10C MS64 PCGS. V-6, LM-5, R.1. The nicest example of this otherwise common die marriage we can recall offering. The coin is very well struck ben

1830 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-9, LM-2, R.3. An important offering for the specialist, 1830 Half Dimes of the Valentine-9 die marriage are seldom offered in g

1831 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-4, LM-4, R.2. A strong candidate for inclusion in a Gem quality type set, this lovely Capped Bust Half Dime displays rippling m

1832 H10C AU55 NGC. V-1, LM-3, R.1. This Choice About Uncirculated type candidate is richly toned in alternating charcoal, cobalt, and reddish-gray sh

1832 H10C MS63 PCGS. V-5, LM-8.2, R.3. Lightly toned with full, frosty luster. An intermediate die state of this scarcer die pairing. Here, there is s

1834 H10C MS65 NGC. V-1, LM-2, R.1. Quite frosty beneath a veil of steel-gray and golden patina, with a darker speck of color out from Liberty's...

1834 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-5, LM-1, R.2. Most easily attributed by the 3 in the date being punched over an inverted 3. This is the earliest die state we h

1837 H10C Large Date MS66 PCGS. Distinguished from the "Small Date" by the pointed top in the 1, rather than any actual difference in size...

1838 H10C Large Stars MS64 NGC. A razor-sharp near-Gem with good luster and beautifully preserved surfaces. Traces of dusky olive color make infrequen

1838 H10C Small Stars MS65 NGC. V-2. Die State Four. Actually, the die state only refers to the obverse as the reverse is distinct from that used on e

1847 H10C MS64 NGC. Essentially brilliant on each side with flashy, semi-prooflike fields. The devices are sharply defined throughout, and this piece

1848 H10C Large Date MS64 PCGS. V-1. This variety was created when a Half Dime obverse die was accidentally impressed with a date logotype intended fo

1849-O H10C AU50 PCGS. A difficult O-mint Half Dime that displays bits of remaining luster beneath pale violet and antique-gold highlights. Only 140,0

1850 H10C MS67 ICG. With a generous (for the era) original mintage of 955,000 pieces, the 1850 is an understandably common Seated Half Dime at most le

1851 H10C Half Dime--Corroded--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF45, boldly detailed, hints of luster within the shield, faintly granular; 1853 Arrows Half Dim

1853 H10C Arrows MS64 NGC. Nicely struck with pretty toning in shades of grey, blue, and pink. Substantial die-clashing marks are seen on both sides (

1854 H10C Arrows MS65 PCGS. Very popular with type collectors as the Arrows type was only struck for three years, and Gems are quite elusive. This pie

1856 H10C MS67 ICG. An exceptionally well preserved Stars Obverse, Drapery Half Dime, this satiny representative is smooth from rim to rim. Blushes of

1857 H10C MS66 NGC. Well struck and satiny, with almost full remaining mint luster. Lovely peripheral toning enhances the excellent eye appeal of this

1858-O H10C MS63 PCGS. The borders have attractive dusky apricot patina. A lustrous Half Dime, the devices are well struck and the surfaces are refres

1863 H10C MS66 NGC. The low mintage 1863 Half Dime, one of just 18,000 pieces struck in the midst of Civil War uncertainty, saw little actual circulat

1869 H10C MS65 PCGS. All design elements appear crisp and fully preserved. The surfaces are lustrous, with appealing light color variants. Some wispy

1871-S H10C MS64 PCGS. Quite frosty with a hint of mottled toning in the peripheral areas. A squiggly pinscratch on and above the date is this conditi

1860 H10C PR67 NGC. In 1860, the Mint introduced a modified version of the Seated Liberty motif for the Half Dime. The representation of Liberty was l

1865 H10C PR66 PCGS. In business strike format, the 1865 is a major Seated Half Dime rarity with an original mintage of just 13,000 pieces. As such, p

1867 H10C PR63 ANACS. An important date in the series with only 625 proofs made along with a mere 8,000 business strikes. Deeply reflective fields wit

1867 H10C PR64 PCGS. A magnificently toned jewel with sea-green, blue, and lavender toning circling both sides. Well-struck and mark free, with good r

1868 H10C PR64 NGC. The wisps of light tobacco-brown patina are especially extensive on the reverse, although the centers of each side are brilliant.

1871 H10C PR67 NGC. Like the following two issues, the proof 1871 undoubtedly witnessed a not insignificant degree of melting after the Mint Act of Fe

1872 H10C PR64 NGC. A riveting near-Gem, with a striking appearance. The surfaces are very deeply toned, with dark mahogany and iridescent green color

1872 H10C PR67 NGC. Despite the existence of a few Doubled Die Obverse varieties, the high mintage (2.9 million pieces) 1872 is a rather indistinct is

1796 10C--Damaged, Bent--ANACS. VG Details, Net AG3. JR-2, R.4. Both sides present original toning in dominant antique-gold shades. There are also spl

1796 10C AU50 PCGS. JR-4, R.4. One of the more frequently encountered varieties of the year, this is an especially well struck coin that shows nearly

1797 10C 16 Stars VF20 Scratched, Cleaned, Environmental Damage Uncertified. JR-1, R.4. The borders have dusky charcoal patina, while the centers are

1797 10C 13 Stars--Damaged, Bent--ANACS. VG Details, Net AG3. JR-2, R.4. Both sides are well worn with some of the design elements lost to circulation

1798 10C Large 8--Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. JR-4, R.3. Both sides have numerous tiny contact marks, and the eagle's neck has a fai...

1798/97 10C 13 Stars on Reverse--Scratched--ANACS Net Good 4. JR-2, R.6. Since only 5% of extant 1798 Dimes are of this variety (per the John Reich Co