1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. V-1. Large Date. Repunched Date. MS-67 (NGC).This handsomely toned, fully original coin exhibits antique gold, steel-blue and deep rose patina from the rims to the centers. With razor sharp striking detail and smooth, lustrous surfaces, the desirability of this Superb Gem for high grade type purpose should be obvious to all bidders. The popular first year 1837 is one of only two issues in the Liberty Seated half dime series to display the cameo-like No Stars design on the obverse. It is far more available than the 1838-O, especially in Mint State, and for this reason has been a favorite of type collectors for generations. As a first year issue from the Philadelphia Mint the 1837 was saved in significant numbers, and there are several hundred Uncirculated examples known. This is one of the finest coins extant, a beauty that will please even the most discerning numismatist or Set Registry collector. A bold early to middle die state example of the Valentine-1 variety, a loupe reveals triple punching below the base of the primary digit 8 in the date. The digits 1 and 37 in the date are repunched south.
