Series: Liberty Seated Half Dimes 1837-1873
PCGS MS65+
Survival Estimate | |
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All Grades | 175 |
60 or Better | 45 |
65 or Better | 7 |
Numismatic Rarity | |
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All Grades | R-7.2 |
60 or Better | R-8.6 |
65 or Better | R-9.6 |
Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
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All Grades | 5 / 36 |
60 or Better | 12 / 36 |
65 or Better | 10 / 36 TIE |
Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
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All Grades | 6 / 79 TIE |
60 or Better | 17 / 79 |
65 or Better | 16 / 79 TIE |
The 1849/6 Half Dime is a controversial variety. Some experts, such as the authors of the CherryPickers' Guide, believe the traditional 1849/6 variety (FS-302) is actually an 1849/8. Less convincing is FS-301, which is a tossup as to whether it is an 1849/8 or an 1849/6. Walter Breen confused the issue further by listing FS-301 as an 1849/8/6 and FS-302 as an 1849/48.
Either way, there is a clear undertype on both varieties, and they are both very popular and highly collectible varieties.