LM-1. This is a very high end quality, fully CHOICE example of this early half dime. A very important coin for type collectors. The first thing that catches your eye is the highly appealing original toning that graces both sides. Classic old collection type toning, imparted by long term storage in an old envelope. Sharply struck up devices are accented by the olive-gold, russet-tan, and iridescent pastel hued color. Every detail is wonderfully impressed on both sides. The subtle differences in color come out when the brilliant, satiny mint frost catches the light. Close examination with a strong glass does reveal a stray tick or two which account for the assigned grade. The eye appeal is however very strong and high end for an early half dime. PCGS 19, NGC 2, CAC 7. The last PCGS/CAC example to sell was the Simpson coin, which we sold for $17,625 in our December 2015 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $20,000 and these are very RARE any finer, and they rarely appear in auction. This is great coin for any type set or collection or early half dimes and will bring a very strong price when it crosses the block! Cert. Number 35824056 PCGS # 4264