1800 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-3. Rarity-4. LIBEKTY. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.This delightful half dime is splashed with mottled champagne-gold, powder blue, olive-gray and antique silver patina on the obverse. Similar colors adorn the reverse, although with a target-like distribution. Ample satin luster enhances the smooth-looking surfaces. The strike is bold for this challenging early U.S. Mint design type, and we anticipate keen bidder interest in this outstanding Choice AU Draped Bust half dime.<p>Logan-McCloskey 3 is one of two die marriages for the popular LIBEKTY <em>Guide Book</em> variety, which takes its name from the broken device punch used for the letter R in LIBERTY. Both LM-3 and LM-4 employ this obverse die, the latter a major rarity identifiable by the top three arrow heads in the eagles talon of equal height. Although nowhere near as rare in an absolute sense, LM-3 is still a conditionally challenging variety that is seldom offered above the EF level. One of the finest examples that we have offered in recent sales, this outstanding coin will appeal to quality-conscious <em>Guide Book</em> and early half dime variety specialists.<p>
