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Gerry Fortin Rare Coins continues to expand Liberty Seated half dime inventory for advanced variety collectors. Attributions are per Valentine and follow on research published by the Liberty Seated Collectors Club within individual Gobrecht Journal articles or presented in the Collective Volumes.

There are 28 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on June 27, 2024

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1837 No Stars, Small Date	MS62	NGC 3178700006	V-5	Choice	$1100	No Stars Type, Choice Original, Sooner Collection.. Ample steely luster radiates from the surfaces of this Small Date example. Russet patina is evident on both sides, more so on the reverse, and the overall eye appeal is exceptional. Nicely struck, with a full head and defined leaf elements. V-5, with the top of 1 decidedly flatter than on the Large Stars variety. CAC notes seven pieces in MS62 and 53 examples finer. The CAC price guide in MS62 is $1,140. Housed in NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4312
	1837 No Stars, Small Date	AU53	NGC 2018157004		Original	$500	Small Date, Steely Fields, Residual Reflective Luster, Natural Coin Gray. The steely fields on this 1837 Small Date half dime are readily apparent when first viewed under a bright light as the reflective luster is quite notable. Surfaces are toned a light coin gray and are close to unabraded other than a contact mark between the head and Liberty cap. A small reverse die cud is seen at (A)MERICA and should facilitate a straightforward die variety attribution. Part of a large consignment that was insourced at the 2024 Spring Sarasota Coin Show. Housed in NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) holder.
	1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	MS65	NGC 6815561003		Gem	$1350	Large Stars, Gem Original, City by The Bay Collection.. Evergreen and russet colors mix on both sides of this No Drapery half dime, and the eye appeal is consistent with the GFRC Gem rating. Apart from the dentils, this is a sharply struck piece. with full head detail and a split bow knot. A radial die crack is evident at star 13. NGC has certified 77 coins at the MS65 level, with an equal number of pieces finer. The NGC price guide value is $1,950. Housed in a new large font NGC holder. PCGS #4317.
	1838 No Drapery, Small Stars	MS64	PCGS 46453734		Choice	$1650	New June 9! Small Stars, Very Late Die State, Frosted Luster, Nice Cartwheels, Lakeland Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. GFRC is thrilled to be offering yet another 1838 Small Stars half dimes as released from the Lakeland Collection. The "small stars" result from a regular large stars obverse die being lapped due to extended usage resulting in die rust pitting, clashing, and the all important die crack in the right obverse field. This obverse die is lapped in an attempt to remove some of the damage and results in weak and "smaller" sized stars. Obverse and reverse die clashing, a weak date punched and the all important die crack at star 13 are the key diagnostics. This example is a case study for the late die state conditions and is sure to please the specialist. Under a bright light, the surface radiate frosted luster, with bluish-gold noted on the obverse while the reverse features center aquamarine surround by gold between the wreath and rim. Cartwheels are active and certainly pleasing. A CAC approved NGC MS64 example recently sold for $2852 as a reference. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder without a CAC attempt.
	1838 No Drapery, Large Stars	MS64	NGC 2685622002		Choice	$1650	Creamy Frosted Luster, Complete Strike, Near-Gem, CAC Approved. A boldly repunched star 8 is readily evident on this superbly preserved 1838 Seated half dime. Radiant mint bloom radiates creamy frosted luster when placed under angled lighting. Strike is fully executed with a reverse die crack through O(F) into the wreath. One reverse field mark holds this piece back from potential higher grade. The eye appeal is certainly there. Newly consigned and a premium example. Housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1838 Small Stars	AU53	NGC 3675258002	V-2	Original	$385	Scarce Small Stars Variety, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Heavily Worn Dies, Sooner Collection. Ron Guth, as part of the PCGS Price guide and CoinFacts has indicated that a "true" 1838 Small Stars half dime is about ten times as rare as the omnipresent Large Stars. This conclusion makes sense as the "small stars" are the result of heavy die polishing and not a separate die pair. A "true" Small Stars must exhibit a heavily eroded obverse die and a long die crack through star 1 into rim. This Sooner example is a "true" Small Stars with brilliant steely-frosted luster and light gold patina, The obverse stars are barely visible and indicative of a very late die state. Heavy die clashing is seen on the reverse. One stray line on the upper reverse holds back a Choice quality rating. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1839-O No Drapery	MS62	NGC 1749004005	V-2	Choice	$1600	V-2, Small O, Repunched 1 and 9, Early Die State, Crusty Violet-Gray Patina, Steely-Frosted Fields. Thanks to a new GFRC consignor, GFRC once again can offer a strictly original Mint State 1839-O V-2 half dime. Early die state V-2 examples will exhibit bold repunching under the 1 and 9 digits and a perfect reverse without die cracks. The reverse is well known for its progressive die states that results is a spectacular shattered reverse at the V-2c die state. This example is toned a crusty rose-gray with the obverse patina being thicker than the reverse. As a result, the reverse is the best vantage point for enjoying the steely-frosted luster that radiates under a bright light. The obverse "skin" is partially transparent to the underlying luster. After a 10x inspection, I believe the certified grade is a function of luster and not abrasions as the surfaces are choice. Housed in NGC Gen 14 (2003-2004) holder that is quite worn and limits the amount of angled lighting that can stimulate the luster.
	1839-O No Drapery	MS61	NGC 1808864005	V-5	Choice	$1350	No Drapery, Choice Original, Sooner Collection.. Pale blue and slate patina fill the rims of this crusty example, accompanied by rose-gray color at the centers and light dirt in the shield. Bits of emerald shade hide in the protected areas. A couple stars to the left are softly impressed. V-5, with obverse die cracks below the rock and at star 4, and a reverse crack at (UN)I(TED). The NGC census notes six coins in MS61 and 34 pieces finer. The NGC price guide indicates a value of $1,275. Housed in NGC Gen 14 (2003-2004) holder. PCGS #4320
	1840 No Drapery	MS64	PCGS 35281592		Choice	$825	New June 27! Popular No Drapery Type Date, Granular Frosted Luster, Near-Gem Original, Mirror Collection.. The surfaces on this 1840 No Drapery Seated half dime are layered with aquamarine and copper-gold shades resulting in a lightly crusted appearance on the obverse. The aquamarine is much more predominant on the reverse. Under a bright light, luster is best described as steely-frosted with a soft even glow. The strike is completely executed as is expected for the earlier production years. Surfaces are unabraded with two diagonal toning lines in the lower right reverse wreath that are barely discernable on the GFRC image. Overall, a choice example for those building a date set or simply wishing to delved into Seated type collecting. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1840 No Drapery	MS63	PCGS 45566744		Choice	$550	No Drapery Type, Steely-Frosted Radiance, Delicate Strike, Choice Original, Crazy Joe Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. The parallels between the Liberty Seated half dime and dime series are quite evident when evaluating this newest Crazy Joe collection release. Steely-frosted fields are readily apparent with notable radiance when placed under a bright light. Again, as seen on the dime series, the strike is "delicate" given the shallow hubbing of the working dies. A micro-line in the left obverse field is the only abrasion requiring note and would preclude a CAC submission. A visually pleasing No Drapery type example with consistent bluish-gray coloration on both sides. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1840 No Drapery	MS62	PCGS 45723669		Choice	$435	No Drapery Type, Steely Luster, Peripheral Toning, Choice Original. A most pleasing 1840 No Drapery half dime that returns to the GFRc price list after being upgraded. Steely surface offer brilliant reflectance under a bright light. Obverse toning is speckled gray intermixed with light copper-gold. A dark blue toning arc on the reverse adds incremental charm. Strike is completed other than the upper reverse denticles being weakly formed. There is die clashing inside the denomination. Faint chatter in the right obverse field is noted. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder.
	1842	MS65	NGC 3218421017		Gem	$1250	New June 27! Sparkling Frosted Luster, Light Gold, Hammered Strike, A True Gem, Mirror Collection.. The Mirror Collection returns to the GFRC price list with another tranche of Seated half dime duplicates. As our consignor's core collection improves, so do the duplicates as showcased by this gem original 1842 specimen. GFRC images accurately capture the hammered strike and only hint at the sparkling frosted luster. Pristine obverse surfaces are thoroughly pleasing while the reverse is lightly clashed with a few micro ticks scattered about. Toning is a light gold with darker shades at the periphery. I'm a fan of this Mirror duplicate and believe the new owner will be too! Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1849-O	VF20	NGC 6606811019		Choice	$395	important New Orleans Date, Crusty Gray. A scarce and semi-key New Orleans date, this new 1849-O half dime has a mintage of 140,000, one of the smallest mintage in the entire series. Surfaces a covered with a thick crusty gray skin. An example at an affordable grade as the pricing premiums accelerate quickly in EF or better. Accurately graded and housed in new large font NGC holder with CAC approval.
	1853 With Arrows	MS62	PCGS 10350754		Choice	$350	With Arrows, Frosted Luster, Heavy Die Clashing, Eroded Dies. This 1853 With Arrows half dime is a case study is die erosion and how the mint workers pushed dies to their limit before being removed from the coinage presses. This uncirculated example is super cool as strong with both heavily eroded dies that are approaching "orange peel" texture along with multiple bold die clashes. The luster is frosty and bold with gold toning on the reverse. This is choice example that would be a great teaching aid at a local coin club meeting. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1853-O No Arrows	VF20	PCGS 39744248		Choice	$1550	Key Date, No Arrows Variety, Crusty Gray Patina, Fairly Graded. GFRC is pleased to be offering a Liberty Seated half dime key date that is only exceed by the 1846 Philadelphia issue in terms of rarity. The limited mintage of 160,000 for 1853 New Orleans strikes with the No Arrows obverse saw heavy circulation in the deep South leaving few survivors for present day collectors. The date is easily recognized by heavy obverse die polishing resulting a weak date with lower grade circulated examples having a missing 1 digit. A new consignor joins GFRC and is offering this crusty original example with moderate wear. Both sides are toned an even gray with lighter shades on the obverse high points. A 10x review revealed essentially unabraded surfaces yielding a choice quality rating. This offering is fairly priced for the originality and rarity. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder.
	1854 With Arrows	MS62	PCGS 27830371		Choice	$275	With Arrows, Satiny Radiance, Heavily Eroded Dies, Choice Surfaces, Sooner Collection. This Sooner Collection release, an 1854 Arrows half dimes, brings robust satiny radiance under a bright light. Dies are heavily eroded, more so on the obverse, which results in the satiny textures. Regardless of the "pebble" textured dies, the strike is crisp. Surfaces are unabraded too. Attractively priced. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder.
	1857-O	MS64	NGC Fatty 211229005	V-1	Choice	$1100	Near-Gem Original, Sooner Collection.. Frosty fields host thick tan and midnight blue patina, and the toning is unquestionably natural. A mark on the jaw precludes CAC consideration, but the originality and in-hand pop are otherwise consistent with CAC certification. V-1, with a large mintmark punched low. NGC notes 41 coins in MS64 and 49 examples finer. The NGC price guide is $725 in MS64, advancing to $1,800 in MS65. This GFRC-rated near-Gem example is strong for an MS64 piece and represents an optimal grade acquisition, given the valuation jump at the MS65 level. Housed in NGC Gen 4 (1989-1992) no line Fatty holder with green label. PCGS #4366
	1858	PR63	PCGS 83799202	V-4a	Original	$1150	Earlier Half Dime Proof Strike, Attractively Toned, Hairlines, Sooner Collection. 1858 brought the first year where Philadelphia proof coinage for half dimes reached the 100 piece threshold. This survivor exhibits moderate mirrors along with attractive ring toning. Most notable is the center copper-gold toning that becomes progressively darker before shifting to a sky blue at the periphery. With a 10x, faint hairlines are evident on both the obverse and reverse fields. A CoinFacts review indicates that this proof date only appears at auction every few years. Fairly priced and ready for a new home. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1858 Inverted Date	MS62	PCGS 30510638		Choice	$1300	New June 27! Popular Inverted Date, Superb Eye Aappeal, Steely Luster, Mirror Collection. The Mirror Collection Seated half dime parade continues with a popular 1858 Inverted Date example that also offers superb toning and eye appeal. GFRC images fail to illustrate the sharp steely reflective luster that radiates under a bright light, Center rose-gold and peripheral blues are noted on the obverse while the reverse offers center rose-blue at the denomination, then transitioning to greens and finally gold at the rim. Both sides are heavily clashed with some strike weakness. PCGS has certified only 3 at the offered grade with no auction records in the last 24 years. The PCGS price guide is $1,750 as reference. This is a scarce and important offering for an advanced collector of the series. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1858-O	MS65	NGC 3061335004		Gem	$1250	New June 27! Gem Type Offering, Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Superb Presentation, Mirror Collection.. What a pleasure it is to handle Mirror Collection duplicates! Case in point is this 1858-O Seated half dime that offers glowing frosted luster that is sure to please the selective collector. Active cartwheels are noted under a bright light along with the intermixed rose-gold patina that is deeper on the reverse. The coin in-hand is much nicer than the illustration which lacks the ability to showcase luster. This piece has multiple die clashing events on both sides. Accurately graded and a welcomed addition to an advanced collection. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1859-O	MS64	PCGS 39234277		Choice	$1075	New June 27! Frosted Luster, Paquet Hubbed Design, Choice Original, Mirror Collection.. 1859 brought the introduction of the Anthony Paquet rendition of the Christian Gobrecht initial design. The Paquet interpretation was short lived and is collected as a one year type piece. This Mirror Collection duplicate is notable for its brilliant frosted luster under a bright light. Swirling cartwheels are equally impressive along with light gold toning. The certified grade is a function of lightly (multiple) clashed fields with intermixed faint chatter. Bottomline, this example is primarily a type coin and luster play for those seeking a Mint State example of the Paquet engraving artistry. The New Orleans struck example is better with a mintage of 560,000. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1859-O	MS61	NGC 3165482004		Original	$435	Brilliant Frosted Luster, Dancing Cartwheels, Untoned. A newly purchased 1859-O half dime that exhibits substantial amounts of frosted luster and dancing cartwheels. This is a blast white with all the expected luster for a full choice certification. From my 10x review, I see MS63 luster with the faintest of rub on the breasts. The assigned grade is quite fair. This is an offering for bright luster fans. Housed in NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder.
	1862	MS67	NGC 3603610003		Gem	$1850	New June 27! Sharp Reflectance, Mirrored Fields, Peripheral Gold, Super Gem, Mirror Collection.. This exceptional Mirror Collection duplicate exhibits semi-prooflike reflectivity in the fields that forms a splendid backdrop to smartly impressed, frosty-textured design elements. Perpherical golden shades further showcase the mirrors under a bright light. Both sides are crisply struck with bold die clashing. Circulation strike half dime production remained strong at the Philadelphia Mint in 1862, regardless that by early summer, silver had disapHopusedpeared from circulation in the East and Midwest due to the Civil War uncertainties. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1865-S	MS61	NGC Fatty 131000004	V-1a	Choice	$1750	New June 27! Important Civil War Era Offering, Steely Reflective Luster, Ring Toning, Mirror Collection.. The final offering in the latest Mirror Collection duplicates release is an important 1865 San Francisco strike with steely frosted luster. Mintage for the date is only 120,000 with nearly all of the issue reaching western frontier circulation. Mint State survivors are infrequently seen therefore an opportunity for fans of the half dime series. This example's visuals are equally impressive in-hand or under a bright light. GFRC images showcase the rich copper fold ring toning while a bright light activates steely gray luster. Die variety collectors should pay attention as this is the V-1a die state with heavy clashed and die cracked reverse. Fairly priced for the overall quality. Housed in NGC Gen 3 (1987-1989) no line brown label Fatty holder.
	1866-P,S	EF Details	raw		Choice	$375	Victorian Era Jewelry Buttons, Crusty Original and Choice, AuburnNY Accordian Collection. The AuburnNY Collection is back with a special treat with these 1866 dated half dimes and dime. These are Victorian Era jewelry pieces are buttons with Seated coinage obverse side soldered onto pins. Based on this positioning, the obverses are protected from incremental wear once placed into jewelry status. We have a crusty gray 1866-P (yes, the date slopes up) and two 1866 half dimes with less wear but similair crust. The consignor and GFRC have done our best to price these antiquities but offers are welcomed for the three pieces as one lot.
	1866-S	MS64	NGC 215946001		Choice	$1575	New June 9! Challenging San Francisco Issue, Frosted Luster, Bright Light Eye Appeal, Lakeland Collection. Consignor Pricing Reduction. The 1866-S half dime is yet another duplicate release from the Lakeland Collection, a Civil War centric project. Mintage for the date is only 120,000 with survival rates being very low as could be expected for a small silver piece. This example was specially preserved given its frosted luster and pristine surfaces. Full enjoyment occurs under a bright light as the obverse shifts to center rose and peripheral blues. These colors are obviously repeated on the reverse in a bold manner. An unquestionably original example that belongs in an advanced Seated half dime set. Housed in NGC Gen 4 (1989-1992) no line brown label Fatty holder.
	1872	PR64	PCGS 19040908	V-2	Choice	HOLD $800	Choice Original, Sooner Collection.. Watery mirrors and a complete lack of hairlines are the hallmarks of this late-date half dime proof. Rich russet and olive patina fills the fields, while the figure of Liberty is more lightly toned. V-2, with the date centered. The slab is somewhat cloudy, and the overall look could easily be improved via the PCGS reholdering service. PCGS notes 53 coins in PR64 and 38 examples finer. The PCGS price guide value is $1,000. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. The holder has considerable wear with a haze spot over (H)ALF (D)IME. PCGS #4452
	1872-S Below Wreath	MS61	NGC 3415751005		Choice	$350	Below Wreath, Choice Original, Subdued Frosted Luster, Sooner Collection. A popular Liberty Seated half dime date that marks the end of circulation strikes. San Francisco strikes will be found with In and Below Wreath mintmark placements. The sooner Collection is back with a Below Wreath offering that sports a light gray skin with golden shades at the periphery. Strike is typical. A minimally abraded piece with soft luster behind the technical grade. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1873	PR62	PCGS 20460824		Choice	$475	Undisturbed Proof Mirrors, Choice Overall, Sooner Collection. 1873 brought the final year of the Liberty Seated half dime denomination as the country phased into a nickel: copper alloy for its 5 cent coinage. This Sooner Collection release presents copper-gray visuals with undisturbed mirrors. Viewing this piece with a 10x is a joy as the fields are free from any abrasions. The overall strike is crisp with detailed motifs. Only 600 proof strikes were issued. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with Teich Family Collection pedigree listed on the label.