Flowing Hair, Draped and Capped Bust Half Dimes

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There are 11 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on April 29, 2022

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
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Capped Bust
	1829	MS62	PCGS 27790626	LM-5	Choice	HOLD $765	New May 22! Sharp Steely Reflectance, Light Greenish-Gray Toning, Superb Cartwheel Action. 1829 is the initial year of the John Reich Capped Design half dime series. The LM-5 die pairing is typically seen and makes for a perfect type set candidate. This choice example features sharp reflective luster that is approaching PL mirrored quality. Strike is hammered along with notable wired rims. The eye appeal was such that a CAC submission took place but without approval. The certified grade is a function of a single line in the lower left obverse field but eye appeal is better than MS62. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1830	MS65	NGC Fatty 257919001	LM-1.2	Gem	$3050	New April 29! Scarce Die Marriage, Gem Original, Steely Reflective Luster, Super Cartwheels, CAC Approval. The 1830 Capped Bust half dime date is a monster challenge for die variety collectors given a host of R4 marriage and several at the R5 through R7 levels. This gem LM-1.2 is a real sweetheart with steely reflective luster and vibrant cartwheels. Don't let the darker blue-gray in-hand toning convince you otherwise. An angled lighting inspection brings a transition to steely gray centers along with peripheral gold. The LM-1.2 remarriage is easily confirmed via heavy die clashing above the eagle. Housed in a pristine NGC Gen 5 (1992-1995) holder with CAC approval and certain to please the most selective student of the series. Also a great type specimen given a minimum premium for the die variety.
	1831	MS64	NGC 3472333001	LM-6	Choice	$1275	New April 29! Type or Date Set Candidate, Near-Gem, Rose-Gray Patina, Fully Struck. A near-gem 1831 LM-6 survivor that would be ideal for type or those assembling a date only set in higher grades. Frosted luster and rose-gray coloration combined for a pleasing viewing experience. Strike is completely executed while angled lighting exposes active cartwheels. The reverse features heavy die clashing, die cracks and completely filled loop at STATE(S). GFRC images accurate capture the in-hand coloration which remain prevalent under a light source. Worthy of inclusion into an advanced collection. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge insert.
	1831	MS63	NGC 4202617002	LM-1.2	Choice	HOLD $1075	Pleasing Eye Appeal, Gold and Aquamarine Coloring, Fully Struck, CAC Approval. Maintaining CAC approved and attractively toned Capped Bust half dimes in inventory is an ongoing challenge. During GFRC buying trips, I am always searching for this diminutive denomination. At the recent NH Coin Expo, this pleasing 1831 LM-1.2 was located and promptly scooped up. Steely/frosted luster is consistent on both sides and barely muted by the natural gold and aquamarine shades. Strike is complete throughout the motifs. Well worth careful consideration for those who collection denomination by date of Logan-McCloskey die pairing. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval.
	1831	AU55	PCGS 37590831	LM-4	Choice	$450	Antique Gray Patina, Steely Luster, Superbly Choice, CAC Approval. Various antique gray shades nicely decorate the steely fields on this choice 1831 LM-4 capped Bust half dime. A strictly original specimen with bold strike. Angled lighting exposes soft steely luster that is fully expected for natural surfaces. LM-4 can be attributed by repunching on star 2 and connected (UN)ITED. I found the Logan-McCloskey reverse attribution guide (Reverse M) to be slightly out of correct position on the grid. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) with CAC approval.
	1832	MS63	PCGS 44235907	LM-7	Choice	$1165	New April 29! Brilliant Frosted Luster, Near-Gem Preservation, Superb Eye Appeal, CAC Approval. Let's open the description for this noteworty 1832 LM-7 Capped Bust half dime with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Why? After handling a host of Mint State pieces in this series, those with superior eye appeal and preservation become easily recognized. This little silver piece presents thick frosted luster with the obverse bordering on satiny textures given the die erosion. Strike is complete with intricately detailed lower eagle claws and arrow feathers. As a bonus, the reverse exhibits strike doubling at the denomination and throughout most of the legend. I'm lovin' this piece as did CAC. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1833	AU50	PCGS 27305838	LM-7	Original	$275	Light Gold, Steely Fields, Near-Choice, Thinning the Herd Collection. Angled lighting bares the lightly toned surfaces with steely reflective luster revealed. Obverse reflectance is sharp while the reverse leans to frosted characteristics. Strike is typical. A near-choice specimen with several field lines. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1834	MS65	PCGS 36019612	LM-4	Gem	$2200	Gem Original Surfaces, Superb Eye Appeal, Mirrored Fields, Reflective Luster, Accurately Graded. Just a little silver eye candy piece for those collecting gem original coinage. Bright reflective luster originates from mirrored fields on both sides. Inspecting this 1834 LM-4 half dime under a bright is so much fun! Toning is much lighter and transparent than GFRC in hand images. A uniform rose covers the bust while surrounding fields shift to aquamarine transitioning to yellow gold at the stars. The toning simply floats on the surfaces as one would expect for a well preserved gem. Reverse is toned aquamarine in the center with burnt gold throughout the legend and to rim. Accurately graded and housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. A Summer FUN new purchase and wonderful early type gem.
	1834	MS63	NGC 3812014002	LM-4	Choice	$800	Choice Original, Steely Silver Gray Surfaces, Frosty Luster, Accurately Graded. An attractive 1834 Capped Bust half dime with plenty of luster. This piece is fully choice original with steely silver gray surfaces along with some mottled ebony patina. Strike is hammered with crisp hair curls and deeply impressed eagle feathers. There are no blemishes whatsoever. Grading is accurate and housed in newer NGC holder. Fairly priced for the overall quality.
	1834	MS63	PCGS 08356049	LM-2	Choice	$1150	New April 15! Near-Gem, Thick Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Excellent Diagnostics. Let's start this description with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation if in the market for a brilliant and frosty capped bust half dime for type. This 1834 LM-2 is a common date but excels in the eye appeal department. How can you not love the sparking frosted luster and swirling cartwheels at the certified grade? A hammered strike is just icing on the cake. Motifs are elevated and minutely detailed. Light peripheral gold rounds out the attributes. A premium MS63 example that easily secured a green bean. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval.
	1835 Small Date, Small 5C	MS64	PCGS 43780986	LM-10	Choice	$1575	Crusty Golden Skin, Frsoted Luster, Hammered Strike, CAC Approval. I often use the term "crusty" to describe a thick oxidation skin. The thickness of that oxidation layer can vary based on exposures to humid environments. Thick "skins" can negate a coins natural luster while thin skins bring about frosted glows from the underlying luster. The latter is the case with this near-gem 1835 LM-10 half dime. Yellow-gold and gray shades are predominate on both sides. Bright light viewing reveals silky frosted luster along with moderate cartwheels due to the thinner toning. Strike is rock solid and most pleasing. This is a premium coin in all regards. Stronger luster would raise the certified grade a notch. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2021) holder with CAC approval.
	1835 Small Date, Small Letters	AU58	NGC 2058091004	LM-10	Original	$325	Original Surfaces, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Uniform Strike. A strictly original LM-10 example with crusty gun metal patina on the obverse and lighter shades on the reverse. Strike is uniform with nicely rounded stars and bold reverse eagle feathers. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert.
	1836 Large 5C	MS65	NGC 5776267007	LM-7	Gem	$4750	Large 5C, Rare Die Marriage, Gem Original, Swirling Satiny Cartwheels, Ospery Collection. A scarce LM-7 R4 variety that is rare in Mint State (per Logan and McCloskey, Federal Half Dimes: 1792-1837, 1998). This premium quality MS-65 is unquestionably a gem and most likely among the finest obtainable to today's discerning collectors. Soft satiny luster glows with swirling cartwheels under a light source. Preservation is 100% original. This lovely Gem is layered with the lightest golden-silver toning. The obverse details are lightly struck due to a lapped die to remove clashing. The LM-7 die pairing is further diagnosed with stars 11 and 12 boldly repunched. Housed in new large font NGC holder. An Osprey Collection special find.