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16 Liberty Seated Half Dimes
Estimate:
$250 - $300
Sold
$175
Live Auction
December 14th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories
Description
This lot is for someone who appreciates original coins coming out of an old family. These are small coins that were easily lost and often sidelined with rim dings or bends from thin metal Here are 16 half dimes that each have small to moderate problems but are often attractive VF coins on one side. Could also br a starter set with 15 different dates. Priced at less than $10 each with minimum bid and buyer's premium, a deal considering that AG prices average $18. 1841 VG with spots of dark corrosion, 1843 Fine with small rim bruise, 1847 G with scratches on both sides, 1851-O G/VG with dark surface and some pockmarks, 1853 w/a G with obv scratches, 1853-O VG with obverse scratches, 1856-O VF with bverse hit and slight bend, 1857 F/VF with obverse scratch and hit, 1858 VF with obverse scratch, 1858-O VF with rim bruised/dings on both sides, 1859-o Fine with light obv corrosion and rim ding, 1859-O Good with some cleaning at the date,1860 VG with slight bend, 1861 G with obverse scratches, 1862 F with scratch and light cleaning around the date, 1872-S VF with reverse hit that caused a bend
Provenance
From a family whose ancestor came from Ireland in 1840s.