A visually appealing example with exceptional technical quality to further tempt the advanced type collector or early half dime variety enthusiast. Otherwise golden-gray surfaces are enhanced with swirls of reddish-gold patina that are largely confined to the peripheries. The detail is remarkably sharp for the type, a few isolated areas of softness notwithstanding, and with appreciable remnants of satiny luster this is clearly a superior Draped Bust half dime in all regards.Of the two known die marriages for the Large 8 <em>Guide Book</em> variety of this issue, LM-2 is by far the scarcer in numismatic circles. The two share the same obverse, the reverse of LM-2 identified by a leaf joined to the base of the letter C in AMERICA. This variety is also a formidable condition rarity and is seldom offered finer than VF. Nearly in the Mint State category, this is truly a remarkable survivor that ranks among the finest known.,,PCGS# 4269. NGC ID: 2329.,PCGS Population (both die marriages of the Large 8 variety): 1; 6 finer (MS-65+ finest).,
