Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Seated 5C 1839O Seated 5C 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.