1871 H10C PR65 PCGS CAC

This 1871 Liberty Seated Half Dime hails from a mintage of less than 1,000, making it a surprising rare find. Locating one in a grade of 65 or higher proves to be quite challenging, as most surviving specimens lack the same level of attractiveness. Gem examples, when they do appear on the market, are quickly snapped up. The delightful rainbow peripheral toning on both sides, accompanied by iridescent hues along the edges, creates colors reminiscent of a 'pocket full of sunshine.' Exercise caution if you decide to carry this as your pocket piece to showcase at your local coin club, as its vibrant liquid-like colors might spark jealousy among friends who share an appreciation for toned coins. As a Reconstruction Era piece, this post-Civil War toner holds significant value as an addition to your collection. Its uniqueness is emphasized by the absence of comparable sales for a coin of this type, except a lower grade PR64+ PCGS CAC for $3,000 08/23 ST, which looks inferior to this example.

PCGS Cert Verification #47133421