A key date in this long series that even in this condition, worth the investment. Priced well below the lists of $250-$290 for an undamaged coin, this one has some enviromental pitting. VG10 details.
A beautiful high grade specimen that is completely white! NGC pop is 3/5 from a mintage of over 1.4 million circulation strikes! Trends is $3000 and the CU/PCGS list is $3400.
Numismatic experts estimate that only 25 of these proof examples were minted for use in Proof Sets of the year. John Jay Pitmman never acquired an 1845 Proof Half Dime for his collection despite years of searching. Pop is 2 with 2 graded higher. From the Richmond Collection and priced below the Trends of $30,000 and well below the PCGS Collectors Universe list of $40,000! Keep in mind that a Bowers and Merena auction brought $27,500 for a comparable coin in March of 1998. A richly toned coin with an overlay of turquoise.
Labeled "improperly cleaned" by NGC but still a viable example of this key date Merc! The price reflects the designation as Trends is $950, the PCGS list is $1100 and Grey Sheet Monthly is $750.
A superb gem specimen that has quality eye appeal! The CU/PCGS list is $25,000! The obverse is a light medium with lilac and sunset rim tones. The obverse is evenly a medium to dark coloring that is primarily the cobalt and violet patina. A truly stunning example!