1857-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-66 (PCGS).A wonderfully original Gem, both sides exhibit sea green peripheral toning around reddish-apricot and pinkish-silver centers. Fully struck with a smooth satin texture, there is much to recommend this beautiful coin to both high grade type collectors and advanced Liberty Seated enthusiasts. An exceptionally well preserved and attractive survivor from a mintage of 1,380,000 pieces, most of which succumbed to heavy commercial use in the Deep South.From the collection of Arthur Leeds and his Wantagh Coin Exchange company. First availability since his passing in 1963.
